Fatal Vehicle Collision in Lemon Grove

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 7:56 pm, Lemon Grove Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a multi-vehicle head-on collision in the 8400 block of Broadway, in Lemon Grove. Upon arrival, a 28-year-old male was located beside a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with major front-end damage.

 The male was determined to be the driver and sole occupant of the blue truck at the time of the collision and had the strong odor of alcohol emanating from his breath and person.

During the initial investigation, two open alcoholic beverages were found within the pickup, and a canister of nitrous oxide was located on the ground between the male and his truck.

 The other vehicle, a white Ford Explorer with major damage, was occupied by three adult passengers. The driver and his front passenger both sustained injuries and were transported to an area hospital. Unfortunately, the front seat passenger was pronounced deceased at the hospital a short time later.

 Video evidence of the collision was obtained, which shows the 28-year-old male subject caused the collision by driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of traffic, where he collided with the victim's vehicle. This evidence was corroborated by an off-duty law enforcement witness, who stated the male suspect collided with the victim's vehicle while driving westbound in the eastbound lane.

Sheriff's Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) team investigators and an investigator from the San Diego District Attorney's DUI Homicide Unit responded to assist with the investigation. The suspect has been admitted to a local hospital for care related to injuries sustained during the collision.

The suspect is being charged with two counts of felony DUI (23153(a) VC) and one count of vehicular homicide (191.5(a) PC). The suspect's identification is being withheld as the investigation is still ongoing. The victim's information is being withheld until next-of-kin notifications can be made.

Sergeant William Price | June 30, 2025 | San Diego County Sheriff's Office

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