3 hurt in crash with racing driver on I-5 near Chula Vista

Publish Date: 2022/05/27

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Three people were injured Wednesday morning when their vehicle was hit by a racing driver on Interstate 5 near south Chula Vista, reports OnScene.TV.

The collision occurred on the southbound lanes near the exit to Main Street. It was first reported by OnScene at 9:22 a.m.

Witnesses said they observed a male driver in a Mustang race another driver in a blue Camaro southbound at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour. Both drivers were seen weaving in and out of traffic. At one point, the Mustang veered into another lane and rear-ended a pickup truck carrying three male occupants.

The California Highway Patrol said the driver of the pickup then lost control and left the roadway. The pickup continued up the right side of an embankment before rolling multiple times and coming to rest on the right shoulder.

Fire crews had to extricate the victim driver from the wreckage. He was then rushed to a hospital with serious injuries.

The pickup’s two passengers suffered minor injuries, though it was unclear whether they were taken to a hospital.

A heavy traffic backup was reported in the area during the emergency response.

At this time, officials have not disclosed details on any pending charges.

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