Overview

• The crash occurred at 2:35 a.m. on the southbound I-805 off-ramp at Imperial Avenue in San Diego’s Mountain View neighborhood.
• A 21-year-old male driver of a 2009 Honda Accord failed to stop at a red light, jumped a median, and struck an electrical box.
• The unbelted 18-year-old female passenger was thrown into the windshield, suffering a brain bleed and other critical injuries.
• The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating the crash and asking the public to provide information via Crime Stoppers.
• The incident highlights ongoing concerns about off-ramp safety, seatbelt compliance, and roadway design in the area.