San Diego, CA (April 26, 2025) – A 42-year-old motorist was killed Saturday in a two-vehicle collision in the East Village; the other driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, police said.
Just before 3:20 a.m. on April 26, a 21-year-old man was driving east on C Street and entered the intersection of 17th Street, where his vehicle collided with the victim’s vehicle, which was heading south on 17th Street, according to the San Diego Police Department. An emergency crew extricated the unconscious 42-year-old man.
Paramedics then took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the SDPD said. Officers arrested the 21-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the department said. Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash, and the identities of those involved have not been released. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased victim.
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