California

One Person Killed in Accident at State Route 78 in Oceanside, CA

Published on: March 5, 2024

Date of Accident
March 3, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 78, Oceanside, California, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured another at State Route 78 in Oceanside, CA on March 3rd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 4:15 p.m. According to investigators, a passenger vehicle is said to have collided with an excavator parked near a shoulder. Reports indicate the driver and a passenger both required emergency extrication from the vehicle and were hospitalized. It was later stated one of the two individuals, neither of whom were publicly identified, died from their injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Excavator
Road/Highway
State Route 78
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle collided with a parked excavator

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