BREAKING: A serious collision in Poway has left one driver hospitalized following a dramatic crash early this morning. At approximately 5:30 AM, deputies from the Poway Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of State Route 67 (SR 67) and Ellie Lane, where a GMC Hummer collided with a fuel tanker truck.
The impact was severe, resulting in the driver of the Hummer sustaining a head injury. Emergency medical services transported the injured driver to a nearby hospital for treatment. In contrast, the tanker truck driver reported pain but declined medical assistance.
Authorities quickly mobilized HAZMAT teams to the scene to address a minor fuel leak from the tractor portion of the tanker. Fortunately, the leak did not involve the tanker trailer, averting what could have been a more serious environmental disaster. Officials confirmed that no further environmental impact is anticipated from the incident.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the causes of this alarming collision. The Traffic Unit at the Poway Sheriff’s Station is leading the inquiry, seeking to understand the circumstances that led to the Hummer veering across the median.
Witnesses with any relevant information are urged to contact the Poway Sheriff’s Station at (858) 513-2800. Updates will follow as more details emerge regarding this urgent situation. Stay tuned for further developments on this ongoing investigation.
