Fatal Crash Interstate 15 Freeway, Carroll Canyon Road in Mira Mesa
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 16, 2026) — Muhammad Ali Carson Jr., 31, was killed in a late-night two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in San Diego, authorities said.
Carson suffered fatal injuries in the collision, which occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. Sunday on southbound Interstate 15, just north of Carroll Canyon Road in the Mira Mesa area, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene at approximately 10:27 p.m. on June 14 after reports of a two-vehicle traffic collision on the freeway. Officials said Carson was involved in the crash and lifesaving measures were attempted by first responders, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:56 p.m. He was later identified by the San Diego Medical Examiner.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that an Audi RS 7 reportedly collided with a Ford Escape driven by Carson. The Ford veered off the roadway to the right shoulder, where it hit a wall and became engulfed in flames. The driver of the Ford, identified as Muhammad Ali Carson Jr., died on the scene.
Meanwhile, two other vehicles, including a Honda Civic and a Kawasaki motorcycle, were also involved. The 20-year-old motorcyclist was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal collision. Authorities confirmed Carson’s next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol.
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