NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 11, 2026San Diego
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-15 in Fallbrook
A 38-year-old driver died early Tuesday morning after a suspected drunk driver traveled the wrong way on Interstate 15. The collision involved multiple vehicles near state Route 76 and caused a significant closure of the southbound freeway.
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This incident highlights the severe dangers of impaired driving and the resulting traffic disruptions on major local transit routes.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday near state Route 76.
- The victim was a 38-year-old man from Escondido.
- The southbound lanes of I-15 were closed for several hours following the multi-vehicle pileup.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSan Diego County Medical Examiner’s OfficepersonMarcelo BejaranoorganizationCalifornia Highway PatrollocationInterstate 15other38locationEscondidolocationRoute 76organizationFallbrook & Bonsall Village NewsorganizationSan Diego County Medical Examiner's OfficelocationFallbrooklocationstate Route 76