Deadly Head-On Crash in North County

Authorities are investigating a fatal head-on crash in North County. It happened Tuesday afternoon near the Lawrence Welk Resort.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 60-year old woman lost control of her Honda on Champagne Boulevard, veered right, then skidded to the left into oncoming traffic. As the woman’s car entered oncoming traffic, it was broadsided by another car driven by a 70-year old San Diego woman.

The driver of the Honda died at the scene. The driver and a passenger in the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.

Officials are still trying to determine why and how the driver of the Honda lost control of her vehicle.

Serious San Diego car accidents like the one this week, are a stark reminder that a wreck can happen anytime, anywhere. Sadly, if the accident involves fatalities, the lives of surviving family members are devastatingly affected. If you or a member of your family has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call San Diego accident attorney Steven Elia. Your story will be heard, and you will be given guidance on how best to obtain the compensation you deserve. Mr. Elia will examine your medical records, police reports, and all other relevant documentation when developing your case and determine the cause of your accident and who should be held liable.

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Steven Elia

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Mr. Elia has extensive litigation experience having appeared at more than 1,000 civil hearings including jury and bench trials, over 500 depositions, and hundreds of mediations. Some of his cases have made national headlines. He specializes in personal injury, business law and civil litigation in and around San Diego.

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