San Diego, CA – Car Erupts in Flames After Colliding with Big Rig on I-15; One Person Dies

Posted on October 15, 2019 | Written By: iadminlaw

Car Erupts in Flames After Colliding with Big Rig on I-15 in San Diego; One Person Dies

SAN DIEGO, CA (October 15, 2019) – Early in the morning on Tuesday, a car erupted in flames after colliding with a big rig on I-15 in San Diego; one person was killed. The October 15 incident occurred on the freeway’s northbound side, close to Miramar Way.

The time was roughly 3:00 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said.

Reports say the driver of the big rig reported that his vehicle was rear-ended by a car. The car—described as a Pontiac—erupted in flames on impact.

According to reports, the driver of the big rig pulled to the shoulder on the right side of the freeway. The burning car was stopped close to the divider in the center of the freeway.

The person who had been driving the car died at the accident site. The person’s identity, including name, age, gender, and city of residence, has not been reported.

Responders transported a passenger who had been in the vehicle to a hospital. Reports say the woman exited the wrecked vehicle before responders arrived.

The types of injuries the woman suffered, and her current condition is not known. Her identity, including name, age, and city of residence, has not been reported.

The driver of the big rig has not been identified in reports. It is not known if the person was hurt in the incident.

Investigators are working to understand what circumstances were factors in the crash. They are continuing to collect information.

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