Suspected DUI Crash on I-5 Freeway in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 23, 2022) — A fatal Carlsbad crash involving a suspected DUI driver happened on the Interstate 5 Freeway early Wednesday at La Costa Avenue.
The deadly crash involving a gray Toyota Prius and a Honda Civic happened in the northbound lanes about 2:40 a.m. on March 23rd, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Isidrone Martinez was driving the Honda with four passengers northbound on the I-5 Freeway. The vehicle approached a Caltrans construction zone and a hard closure. Two right lanes were closed, however, the Oceanside man reportedly drove into the construction zone.
The driver allegedly veered left toward the No. 2 lane. That’s when he crashed into the right rear of a Toyota Prius operated by a driver working for Uber. Upon impact, the Honda veered towards the right side and went up an embankment. The Honda overturned multiple times.
One Dead, 6 Injured in Carlsbad Crash
A 20-year-old man riding in the Honda was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to rescue some of the the people trapped in the overturned vehicle.
Meanwhile, Martinez suffered major injuries and paramedics took him to a hospital. Additionally, his three other passengers suffered major injuries in the Carlsbad crash. Paramedics transported a 20-year-old Oceanside man, a 20-year-old Oceanside woman and a 22-year-old Valley Center woman to the hospital. Furthermore, the 33-year-old San Diego man driving the Uber and his 33-year-old male passenger were treated for minor injuries.
CHP officers requested the closure of all northbound lanes on the Interstate 5 Freeway due to the crash and subsequent investigation. Authorities redirected traffic off the Freeway at the La Costa Avenue ramp.
Police arrested the driver of the first vehicle on suspicion of drunken driving., but he could face other charges as well.
Johnson Attorneys Group does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Furthermore, Johnson Attorneys Group does not intend to represent any of the parties discussed. However, if you would like to contribute any information or have legal questions, please contact us as soon as possible. Finally, our law firm is a longtime supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
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