San Marcos, CA: Fatal Crash on Highway 78

Man Killed in San Marcos Crash on Highway 78 near Twin Oaks Valley Road

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San Marcos, CA: Fatal Crash on Highway 78

San Marcos, California (January 4, 2021) – A 69-year-old man from Vista was killed in a rollover accident on Monday in San Marcos, authorities said.

The deadly single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 78 near Twin Oaks Valley Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a silver 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 made an abrupt lane change on the highway.

Unfortunately, the Mercedes-Benz reportedly lost control, drifted over to the right shoulder and off the freeway onto Industrial, where it overturned.

Man Killed in Highway 78 Crash

Sadly, the 69-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

More details about the accident were not immediately available.

The crash remains under investigation.

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