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Fatal Crash on State Route 78 in San Diego

fatal crash on state route 78

SAN DIEGO, CA (October 20, 2024) – A deadly accident occurred on state Route 78 in the eastern San Diego County highlands, resulting in one fatality. The incident, which took place near Old Julian Highway in the Ballena area east of Ramona, happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash involved a motorcycle, although details on whether the motorcyclist was the deceased were not immediately available. CHP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash on State Route 78.


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