Driver Killed in Crash With Semi-Truck on Highway 163 Near Genesee Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Fatal Truck Accident With Big Rig in San Diego

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (August 6, 2020) — A 43-year-old man perished in Wednesday’s collision with a semi-truck on Highway 163 near Genesee Avenue.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 3:40 p.m.
 
An Oceanside man operating a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, traveling northbound on the highway at an unknown rate of speed, had failed to slow down for the slower-moving semi-truck.
 
Subsequently, the vehicle struck the semi, killing the Oceanside man at the scene.
 
Per reports, the 50-year-old big rig driver from Tijuana, Mexico escaped harm and stayed on site for investigation.
 
At this time, authorities have not determined if alcohol or drugs played a part in the accident; however, efforts remain in place to determine the ultimate cause that drove this fatal crash.
 
Due to the accident, northbound highway commuters faced heavy traffic as crews investigated.

Our hearts and sympathies are with the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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