Traffic & Transit
Driver Not Wearing Seat Belt Dies In North County Collision
A collision at a northern San Diego County intersection left a 60-year-old motorist dead, authorities reported.
OCEANSIDE, CA — A collision at a northern San Diego County intersection left a 60-year-old motorist dead Tuesday, authorities reported.
The fatal accident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m., when the driver of a southbound 2006 Lexus ran a red light at Jefferson Avenue and state Route 78 in Oceanside at high speed, sending the car crashing into a 2000 Toyota 4Runner and a light pole, according to police.
The driver of the Lexus, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene, Sgt. Rick Davis said.
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The two occupants of the SUV suffered minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
"It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs (were) a factor (in causing the crash)," Davis said in the late afternoon.
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— City News Service
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