On New Year's Day, a serious injury collision occurred on Ocean View Boulevard in the Mountain View neighborhood, leaving three people injured, one with life-threatening injuries. According to the San Diego Police Department's Watch Commander's log, a 33-year-old male driving a Volkswagen Passat westbound on 3800 Ocean View Boulevard veered into the eastbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with a Kia Soul operated by a 61-year-old woman.
The accident, which took place at approximately 7:37 PM, resulted in a 63-year-old female passenger in the Kia suffering from a broken femur, while the driver sustained a leg injury that has yet to be confirmed. The male driver of the Volkswagen was reported to have sustained internal injuries considered life-threatening. Officer J. Perales, the watch commander, stated that alcohol was a factor in this collision.
Following the incident, the San Diego Police Department's Traffic Division assumed responsibility for the investigation. Witnesses or individuals with information about the collision have been urged to come forward. The San Diego Police Department encourages anyone with relevant details to contact their Traffic Division or to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, offering a measure of anonymity and potentially rewards for assistance.
