January 4, 2022 (Alpine) – The driver of a blue Peterbuilt truck towing a double-axle flatbed Fontaine trailer was killed in an accident this afternoon on I-8 east of Dunbar Lane in Alpine. All but one lane remains closed and a SIG Alert has been issued due to traffic delays of an hour or more.
According to Officer Travis Garrow with the California Highway Patrol, the as yet unidentified man applied the brakes and a load of steel sheet pile beams shifted forward, penetrating the back of the truck and impaling the driver.
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Update: The driver of the Toyota has also died. He has been identified as Gonzalo Rodriguez.
The child who perished has been identified as Christian Diaz, per the San DIego County Medical Examiner.
By Miriam Raftery
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December 24, 2018 (Ramona) – A small boy was killed in a two vehicle collision in Ramona late this morning on State Route 78 east of Haverford Rd. near Ramona. Four other people were injured in the Christmas Eve crash, including a second child who has been life-flighted to a hospital.
According to Officer Travis Garrow with the California Highway Patrol, a 44-year-old Ramona man was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry westbound, with three passengers, when his vehicle veered off the road onto the shoulder. According to witnesses, he over-corrected and crossed the center lines into the path of an eastbound 2014 Dodge Ram SUV driven by a 77-year-old man from Falls City, Oregon. The vehicles collided head-on.
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August 20, 2016—Two Sig Alerts have been issued due to separate crashes in East County, both forcing long-term shutdowns of major roadways.
A fatality accident has shut down State Route 67 in both directions for 8 to10 hours. Southbound 67 is closed at Archie Moore Road. Northbound SR 67 is closed at Poway Road. A head-on crash between a silver pickup and black Nissan reportedly occurred on the highway just north of Cloudy Moon Road after the truck veered across the centerline.
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May 5, 2014 (Jacumba) A series of brush fires broke out on the side of the interstate about 4:30. The fire was initially reported as a single start, but soon it was clear that it was at least three starts. The fire is on the north side of Interstate eight half a mile east of McCain Valley Road.
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Update: This fire was contained after scorching approximately 25 acres.
July 28, 2013 (San Diego's East County) -- A SIG ALERT has been issued due to a fast-moving brush fire that is now 25 to 30 acres. Highway 94 is closed from Otay Lakes to State Route 188 in the Barrett Junction area. In addition, the Tecate border crossing is closed, CHP reports.
A full wildland response has been ordered including air tankers for the blaze, named the Flume Fire, Cal Fire reports. Aerial fire retardant drops are slowing the rate of spread. No structures are threatened at this time.
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January 3, 2012 (Ramona) – Highway 78 westbound is closed in both directions between Ash and Haverford Road in Ramona due to a fatality accident which occurred at 3:48 p.m.
Larry Landeros at the CHP confirmed that the collision involved a red scooter and a red car. There is no word yet on the identity of the victim.
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Update: The victim has been identified as Wesley Stewart Grove, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner. No other information has yet been released.
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October 26, 2010 (San Diego) 9:45 a.m.-- A collision involving several vehicles on I-8 near San Diego State University has prompted a SIG ALERT to be issued. The accident has resulted in several injuries, blockage of an offramp at College and some lanes on I-8 westbound, as well as a vehicle up an embankment.
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April 7, 2010 (San Diego) 11:30 p.m. -- Southbound I-15 is shut down due to a gas tanker on fire, CHP reports. A SIG Alert has been issued.
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UPDATE 1:14 PM: Accident has been cleared to center divide and lanes are now reopened.
March 16, 2010 (Tierrasanta)12:55 pm -- All westbound lanes on State Route 52 are closed and a Sig Alert has been issued. An accident near Mast Boulevard in Tierrasanta involves a gravel truck and at least three cars, CHP reports.
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February 6, 2010 (El Cajon) Updated 11:45 p.m.. - A serious accident involving several vehicles caused CHP to shut down all lanes on I-8 westbound at Murray Drive in El Cajon, diverting traffic onto 125. CHP's website reports one vehicle flipped over and a person was trapped inside with fluid leaking.
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April 7, 2010 (San Diego) 11:30 p.m. -- Southbound I-15 is shut down due to a gas tanker on fire, CHP reports. A SIG Alert has been issued.
March 16, 2010 (Tierrasanta)12:55 pm -- All westbound lanes on State Route 52 are closed and a Sig Alert has been issued. An accident near Mast Boulevard in Tierrasanta involves a gravel truck and at least three cars, CHP reports. 
February 6, 2010 (El Cajon) Updated 11:45 p.m.. - A serious accident involving several vehicles caused CHP to shut down all lanes on I-8 westbound at Murray Drive in El Cajon, diverting traffic onto 125. CHP's website reports one vehicle flipped over and a person was trapped inside with fluid leaking.
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