Vehicle transporting inmate involved in hit-and-run on I-15 near Fallbrook

Publish Date: 2023/08/03

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — At least one person was hurt Thursday afternoon when a prisoner transport vehicle was hit by another car on Interstate 15 near Fallbrook, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The incident took place on the northbound side of I-15, north of Mission Road (State Route 76). It was first reported to the CHP at about 3:42 p.m.

While the circumstances behind the crash were not immediately clear, officials say the driver of the striking vehicle continued away from the scene without stopping.

The CHP Traffic Incident Information Page indicates one inmate and at least two area correctional officers were traveling in the victim vehicle.

Following the crash, the inmate reported unspecified injuries. The CHP did not confirm whether the patient had to be taken to a hospital.

No information on the fleeing vehicle or hit-and-run suspect has been released.

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