Video reveals automotive driving fallacious method earlier than head-on crash

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Video obtained by FOX 5/KUSI reveals a automotive driving the fallacious method down an Escondido road earlier than a head-on crash that injured a number of individuals, together with two youngsters, on St. Patrick’s Day.

The white sedan seen driving erratically within the video above is believed to be the automotive that prompted the collision. The video reveals the automotive touring the fallacious method, at occasions swerving to keep away from automobiles. The automotive ultimately crosses lanes to the suitable to get on the proper facet of the highway.

The crash between a sedan and SUV was reported round 2:30 p.m. on San Pasqual Valley Highway close to E. seventeenth Ave. Each automobiles had main front-end harm.

When Escondido Hearth Division and California Freeway Patrol arrived on the scene, they discovered eight individuals had been injured. Paramedics took 5 of them, together with two minors, to a hospital, Escondido hearth officers stated. Two of these victims have been severely injured.

Authorities are investigating the reason for the crash. On the scene, a half-empty bottle of Jameson had been positioned on the roof of the white sedan.

In keeping with the CHP log, one of many automobiles caught hearth.

A neighbor advised FOX 5/KSWB they’ve seen a number of crashes on the highway.

“It’s not a uncommon prevalence round right here. I believe the highway is harmful. It’s been higher since they put the stoplight in, however there are nonetheless some fairly unhealthy accidents.”

Anna Ashcraft and Zara Barker contributed to this report.