San Diego, CA – Fatal Car Crash Injures Four Firefighters on Interstate 5

San Diego, CA – (November 30, 2018) – A wrong-way driver was killed and four firefighters injured in a violent car accident that took place Thursday morning in San Diego. The deadly head-on collision was reported around 2:00 am on November 29th on Interstate 5 at State Route 94.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a San Diego Fire-Rescue truck responding to a hit-and-run accident when a Toyota Corolla traveling the wrong way collided head-on with the truck. Paramedics were dispatched to the crash site where they rendered aid to those who were injured in the accident. The Toyota driver, only identified as a man in his 30s, was found suffering from major injuries, and rescue crews attempted to revive the victim but sadly he died of his injuries at the crash site. His name has not been released pending identification and notification of family. The firefighters sustained injuries and were immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment. Deputies have reason to believe the man was stopped in traffic due to the pedestrian accident on 5th Street and Imperial Avenues when he decided to turn around and drive the opposite direction on Interstate 5. The Toyota was totaled and wreckages were strewn across the freeway. Police shut down the freeway while conducting an on-scene investigation. Lanes were expected to reopen before 5:30 am.

As of now, this accident is still under investigation.

Our prayers are with the family of the man who was killed in this tragedy. We cannot begin to understand the pain they are feeling as they cope with the sudden loss of their loved one. We wish them strength as they get through these trying moments. We hope the firefighters injured in this accident receive the medical care necessary to make a full recovery.

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We are shocked and saddened to have learned about this tragic accident involving four firefighters on their way to render aid to an injured pedestrian. In this case, the driver was driving the wrong way on the freeway in an attempt to avoid delayed traffic. Once police have concluded their investigation, the injured victims may be entitled to file a legal claim.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a traffic accident that was due to the recklessness or negligence of another driver, it is highly recommended that you contact a personal injury attorney to represent you in court. At the Brady Law Group, we have a team of highly skilled litigators that will ensure the insurance companies abide by the law and compensate you in full for your losses. Call us today at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with one of our qualified attorneys.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.