Driver in Kearny Mesa crashes into light pole at high rate of speed
Two people were injured Wednesday after a driver crash into a light pole in Kearny Mesa, authorities said.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Two people were injured Wednesday after a driver crash into a light pole in Kearny Mesa, authorities said.
According to the San Diego Police Department, a 21-year-old man was driving a 2016 Kia Optima eastbound in the 8000 block of Dagget Street around 3:20 a.m. The driver was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed.
Police said the man did not realize the road ended and crashed into the base of a cement light pole on the east side of 4500 Mercury St. There were two passengers in the vehicle at the time of the traffic accident.
One passenger sustained a fractured jaw, while another, who was unbelted, sustained serious internal injuries. Police said they were both transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver was not reported to be injured.
Traffic Units responded and will be handling the investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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