Collision in Poway
In a distressing incident that unfolded on Friday in Poway, a driver found herself in critical condition after a harrowing collision resulting from a sudden medical emergency, as confirmed by local authorities.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department swiftly responded to the scene, situated at the intersection of Tierra Bonita Road and Twin Peaks Road, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Their mission was to investigate a single-vehicle crash that had occurred moments earlier.
The unfortunate series of events centered around a 68-year-old woman behind the wheel of a 1994 Acura Legend, traveling westbound on Twin Peaks Road. Without warning, the driver suffered an unforeseen medical crisis, rendering her incapacitated. As a result, her vehicle veered off the roadway with alarming force, ultimately colliding with a traffic signal at the intersection.
This harrowing incident inflicted major injuries upon the elderly driver, and she was urgently transported to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido to receive immediate medical attention. Thankfully, preliminary reports have ruled out the involvement of alcohol and drugs in this collision, emphasizing that it was primarily triggered by the unexpected medical episode.
To assist in gathering essential information about the incident, law enforcement authorities have urged the public to reach out to Sheriff's Traffic Investigator Noe Flores at (858) 513-2800. Your cooperation could prove invaluable in piecing together the full details of this distressing event.
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