Overview
- San Diego police say Stephen Coates, 62, drove a Toyota Tacoma into the Dakota Drive home and ignited a fire.
- Monica Coates, 61, called 911 around 7:30 a.m., and officers arrived within minutes to find smoke and flames.
- Officers found Monica deceased with severe burn injuries in the master bathroom and detained Stephen there with burns before he was taken for treatment.
- The Metro Arson Strike Team is assisting the investigation, and authorities have not disclosed the ignition source or a motive.
- San Diego Fire-Rescue extinguished the blaze, as neighbors reported the crash and one reported hearing screams from inside.