Crime & Safety
La Mesa Man Killed In Solo-Vehicle Crash In East County Community
The motorist, a 31-year-old La Mesa man, died at the scene of the crash, officials said.
BOULEVARD, CA – Investigators suspect alcohol was a factor in a solo vehicle crash on Interstate 8 in the rural East County community of Boulevard that killed the driver, a California Highway Patrol officer said Thursday.
The motorist, a 31-year-old La Mesa man, died at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 11:40 p.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-8 east of McCain Valley Road, CHP Officer Travis Garrow said.
A 31-year-old La Mesa man driving a Nissan sedan lost control of the car, which collided with a metal guard rail on the south side of the roadway, damaging at least 100 feet of guardrail, Garrow said.
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The driver was ejected from the vehicle, which came to rest blocking the eastbound lanes of I-8, he said.
Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, according to Garrow, who said the motorist was not wearing a seatbelt. His name was withheld pending family notification.
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Eastbound I-8 east of McCain Valley Road was temporarily closed for the crash investigation and clean-up, Garrow said.
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