Crime & Safety
Driver Killed In Crash Off SR-67 Transition Ramp In East County
The driver veered to the right and off the roadway, hit an advisory sign, and crashed into a tree, CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber said.
EL CAJON, CA — A man died Friday after crashing a van off a transition ramp in eastern San Diego County, authorities reported Monday.
The solo vehicle crash happened at 6:25 p.m. Friday when the driver of a 2010 Ford Econoline van went off the transition ramp from southbound state Route 67 to westbound Interstate 8, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver veered to the right and off the roadway, hit an advisory sign, and crashed into a tree, CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber said.
The 43-year-old man from El Cajon died at the scene, Grieshaber said. His name was not disclosed. It was unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the crash.
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