Vinsnow1 Dead, Three Hospitalized after Highway 5 Crash near SR-78 in Oceanside
Oceanside, California (August 11, 2023) – One person was killed and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Oceanside on Wednesday night.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported at about 9:20 p.m. on Interstate 5 near SR-78.
A red Corvette was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit a red sedan that was parked on the side of the road.
The impact of the crash pushed the red sedan into the slow lane, where it collided with an 18-wheeler.
CHP said a passenger in the red sedan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three other people were injured in the crash.
The Corvette driver tried to flee from the scene, but police were able to locate and arrest him.
Alcohol appeared to have been a factor in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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