Miramar, CA (March 18, 2024) Sadness clouded the community of Mirimar on Saturday as news spread of a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two people on Interstate 15. The California Highway Patrol reported that they arrested two drivers on suspicion of DUI following the three-vehicle crash.
A Toyota 4-Runner, driven by a San Diego man, was heading north on Interstate 15 when it was rear-ended by a Honda Civic. A Chevrolet Colorado then slammed into the back of the Honda, officers said.
The California Highway Patrol arrived at the scene with paramedics and found the two passengers inside the Honda deceased. With heavy hearts, they were pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.
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The driver of the Honda, identified as Esteban Coronado, 25, and the driver of the Colorado, 22-year-old Joseph Michael Martin, were both arrested. Officers at the scene determined that both drivers had been intoxicated at the time of this deadly accident. They were both booked into the San Diego County Jail.
Our team here at Accident News Now extends our heartfelt sympathies to the families of the two people who were killed in this tragic collision. If you or someone you care about has been affected by this accident, our team of legal experts is here to assist you during this difficult time. We are available any time, day or night.