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Driver Dead and Passenger Injured After Car Veers Off 78 Freeway

A fatal car accident on eastbound State Route 78 in Oceanside resulted in one death and one serious injury, prompting a swift emergency response and ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

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A fatal car accident on eastbound State Route 78 in Oceanside resulted in one death and one serious injury, prompting a swift emergency response and ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

  • One person killed and another seriously injured after their vehicle veered off State Route 78 in Oceanside.

  • Incident occurred near the College Boulevard exit shortly before 9:50 a.m., leading to a SigAlert.

  • Vehicle was found shattered in a parking lot near a convenience store; emergency crews responded quickly.

  • San Diego County HazMat assessed for hazardous materials due to proximity to a gas station, but no immediate threat was found.

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