Yesterday evening, a serious collision occurred in the neighborhood of Scripps Ranch that left a 72-year-old woman with a skull fracture. The incident involved an elderly driver who erroneously entered a southbound lane while driving north, resulting in a head-on collision. The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Watch Commander, Officer J. Perales, reported that the accident occurred around 6:51 PM along the 10000 block of Aviary Drive.

According to authorities, an 83-year-old female was behind the wheel of a 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC300 when she mistakenly turned onto Aviary Drive, continuing to drive northbound in the opposing flow of traffic. The Mercedes Benz collided head-on with a 2014 Nissan Maxima, driven by a 50-year-old male with three passengers inside. A 72-year-old female passenger from the Nissan sustained a serious injury and had to be quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment. The SDPD confirmed that alcohol was not to seemingly be a contributing factor in the event.

The San Diego Police Department's Traffic Division officers were called to the scene and have taken over the investigation into the crash. While the identities of those involved have not been released, the information disclosed so far indicates the severity of the accident and its impact on the local community.

Members of the public who may have witnessed the collision or have additional information that could aid the ongoing investigation are encouraged to contact the SDPD. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 888-580-8477. Further details can also be found by visiting the City of San Diego's official website.