Fatal Crash State Route 163 and Kearny Villa Road in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (Jan. 21, 2026) — A fatal crash occurred early Wednesday morning on State Route 163 South near Kearny Villa Road in San Diego.

The incident happened on Jan. 21st at approximately 5:58 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Initial notifications indicated a shift from a disabled vehicle situation to a field-initiated fatality incident, as shared by units on the scene.

Emergency response units were swiftly dispatched, with the first unit en route by 6:00 a.m. and arriving on the scene by 6:11 a.m. Despite the prompt response, the unfortunate outcome was confirmed soon after their arrival.

The identity of the victim has not been publicly released pending notification of family members. The specifics of the collision, including the involvement of other vehicles or individuals, are currently under investigation. Authorities are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events that led to this fatal incident.

The California Highway Patrol is urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision to come forward to aid in their ongoing investigation.

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