Crash in Oceanside:
OCEANSIDE, California — One person was killed, and another was injured after their vehicle veered off the eastbound lane of State Route 78 in Oceanside on Saturday morning, authorities reported.
According to a SigAlert from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred after the College Boulevard exit shortly before 9:50 a.m.
Aerial footage shows the vehicle seemingly in pieces in the parking lot of an ampm convenience store, located at 3804 Plaza Dr.
The Oceanside Fire Department responded to the scene, along with several police units.
Fire officials said the vehicle traveled through a homeless encampment on the side of the highway. Crews searched the area and confirmed that there were no additional injuries.
Meanwhile, authorities reported that there were two people inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. One of them has been confirmed dead, while the other was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Their condition is unknown at this time.
San Diego County HazMat was called to the scene to monitor for any hazardous materials release, as the crash site was near a gas station. Fire officials reported that no immediate threats were found in the area.
The CHP is handling the investigation.
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