Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash Jams 15 Freeway Through Temecula
The crash was reported near state Route 79.
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Aug. 7, 2024, update: Details, IDs Released In Fatal Temecula 1-15 Crash: CHP
TEMECULA, CA — A crash Tuesday morning on southbound Interstate 15 in Temecula was fatal.
The multi-vehicle crash was reported at approximately 6:18 a.m. south of state Route 79.
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A SigAlert was issued moments later.
A pickup truck was involved in the crash and at least one other vehicle.
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Preliminary reports indicate the deceased was ejected.
It appears alcohol and/or drugs were a crash factor.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. As of 9:47 a.m., southbound traffic remained slow.
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