Boy Ejected From Vehicle On I-8; 4 Other Minors Injured

SAN DIEGO, CA — A boy was ejected from a vehicle whose driver allegedly was under the influence, and four other children were also injured when the vehicle crashed on a San Diego freeway, authorities said Sunday.

The single-vehicle crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 8 near the Qualcomm Way on-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The boy who was ejected suffered major injuries and was taken to Rady's Children's Hospital. The four other children also were taken to a hospital, but their conditions were not immediately available.

The unidentified 26-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

— City News Service