Fatal crash closes Pacific Beach streets
A high-speed collision on a residential boulevard forced multi-hour shutdowns in San Diego.
By Sanjay Caldwell ·
One driver died in a collision on a residential street in Pacific Beach, San Diego, on Thursday morning. The San Diego Police Department closed multiple blocks of two major roads to allow emergency crews to work the scene.
The shutdowns affected Grand Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and Bayard Street. Police also closed Mission Boulevard between Hornblend Street and Thomas Avenue. Officers said the closures would remain in place for several hours while investigators processed the area.
Kenneth Kirk witnessed the impact between two vehicles. He described a black Ford traveling at high speed before it struck a Toyota Camry. "Iba como a velocidad de autopista por la vía principal," Kirk said. "No es una zona para ir rápido. La mayoría de las ciudades de playa son de unos 20 a 25 millas por hora." Kirk estimated the vehicle was moving at 60 miles per hour or faster.
The witness noted that the Camry spun after the collision. He was unsure if the car had run a red light. Police agent O'brian confirmed that one driver was pronounced dead at a hospital. The department has not yet determined the cause of the crash or whether excessive speed played a role in the accident.
San Diego Police Department officials urged commuters to use alternate routes to avoid the congestion. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. No other injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath.
