Wrong-way driver on SR-78 in San Marcos led to a chase, halted for safety, then crashed; driver arrested, injured, and investigated by CHP.

A wrong-way driver on SR-78 in San Marcos, CA led authorities on a pursuit after refusing a traffic stop. Deputies halted the chase for safety reasons, and a subsequent collision occurred. The driver, suffering a leg injury, was arrested and taken to a hospital. The initial report of a stabbing in Vista was found to be unfounded, and the California Highway Patrol now investigates the crash.

July 29, 2024
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