SAN DIEGO, CA – A 27-year old man was killed in a suspected DUI accident on I-5 in North County on Sunday, the San Diego Union Tribune reports.
The accident occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway north of Las Pulgas Road around 8:50 a.m. A 2011 Subaru Outback with four occupants was swerving recklessly through traffic when the driver lost control and left the road. The car crashed into a tree and flipped over.
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One passenger, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle and died on the scene. Two other passengers were also hospitalized with minor injuries.
The 25-year-old driver was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. Police believe alcohol was involved and the driver is likely to face charges.
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