San Diego, CA (January 16, 2025) – An 18-year-old man from Alpine died, and two other people were injured in a crash involving three separate vehicles in East County late Tuesday afternoon.
According to California Highway Patrol, the 18-year-old was driving a 2003 Nissan 350Z westbound on Dehesa Road, west of Sloane Canyon Road, around 4:10 p.m. Monday. Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man from Spring Valley was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound, and a 24-year-old man from El Cajon was driving a 2019 Mercedes C63 westbound, also on Dehesa Road in the same area when all motorists collided for unknown reasons.
Authorities said the driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel as a result of his injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet was taken to Sharp Grossmont Hospital with major injuries, while the driver of the Mercedes sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. However, per officials, the investigation continues, and no further details were released. Anyone who may have additional information about this incident or the suspect’s whereabouts was urged to contact officers.
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