A fatal accident in East County killed one person and started a brush fire that burned over 50 acres. At approximately 5:00 a.m., a 2002 Volkswagen drove off Interstate 8 west of
Carrizo Gorge Drive. The vehicle fell 100 feet down an embankment and erupted in an explosion. That explosion caused a brush fire that spread quickly due to the dry, sweltering conditions. The blaze required 200 firefighters, four air tankers, and four helicopters to control. It was expected to be fully contained by late afternoon, but firefighters may remain on the scene as late as 10:00 p.m. No homes were damaged by the fire. The driver of the Volkswagen has not yet been identified; however the vehicle had an Ohio license plate and was registered to a 19-year-old stationed at Camp Pendleton.

If you reside in the San Diego area and have been seriously injured, contact the law firm of Estey & Bomberger.