Crime & Safety

Driver Killed In Fiery Crash In Vista

The single-car crash happened in an area near South Santa Fe Avenue and Buena Creek Road, according to the CHP.

The CHP is investigating the fatal crash.
The CHP is investigating the fatal crash. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

VISTA, CA — Authorities said Friday a driver was killed in a fiery crash in Vista.

The single-car crash happened around 9:45 p.m. Thursday night in an area near South Santa Fe Avenue and Buena Creek Road, according to California Highway Patrol.

The driver of Honda Civic lost control on a curve, causing the vehicle to smash through a fence, crash in a riverbed and then burst into flames, according ABC 10.

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The CHP is investigating the fatal crash.

— City News Service

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