JULY 28, 2009 - A shop foreman suffered serious burns when a radiator hose burst at a North San Diego County garage, authorities said. The accident happened shortly before 11 a.m. in the 2041 block of Mission Avenue, according to the Oceanside Fire Department. The employee, estimated to be in his 30s, was inspecting the car when the hose burst, spraying hot coolant from his abdomen to his knees, authorities said. The victim was estimated to have second-degree burns over 10-percent of his body. The man was airlifted to UCSD Medical Center’s burn unit and listed in stable condition, authorities said. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the scalding injury.

NOVEMBER 23, 2008 – San Diego County Sheriff’s officials have reported two people were killed in an accident Saturday night at the intersection of South Melrose Drive and Hacienda Drive in Vista.  The single vehicle accident happened at about 8:30 p.m.  After the Dodge sedan struck a tree, the vehicle burst into flames. The driver and passenger’s personal effects indicated they were active duty Marines.  The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the accident.