California

One Person Killed in Accident at I-5 in Oceanside, CA

Published on: August 11, 2023

Date of Accident
August 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-5, Oceanside, California, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured four others at I-5 in Oceanside, CA on August 9th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:58 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Corvette passing in a shoulder is said to have collided with a sedan that was parked there. The impact caused the sedan to collided with an oncoming 18-wheeler. A passenger in the sedan died at the scene. Four others were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Police allege suspicion of possible intoxication and say the Corvette operator, Edwin Vincent Hoffman, was arrested. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Corvette, 18-wheeler
Road/Highway
I-5
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (4)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Corvette and a 18-wheeler were involved in a collision

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