Man Dies in Wrong-Way Crash on SR-76 in Oceanside
The man who was reportedly driving in the wrong direction was behind the wheel of a tan Buick Century when he collided with a white Honda Clarity, police said.
A man who had been driving in the wrong direction on the 76 in Oceanside died after colliding with another vehicle Saturday night.
The Oceanside Police Department said that the crash took place around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on State Route 76 just west of Melrose Drive.
The man who was reportedly driving in the wrong direction was behind the wheel of a tan Buick Century when he collided with a white Honda Clarity, police said.
He suffered major injuries and died at the scene shortly afterward. His identity was not immediately available.
According to police, alcohol and/or drugs were suspected to be factors in the crash.
The driver of the Honda was taken to Palomar Hospital in Escondido and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Oceanside Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the crash to call (760) 435-4651.
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