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19-year-old killed in fiery crash in San Pasqual Valley

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Posted at 3:05 PM, Jan 21, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-21 20:00:33-05

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (KGTV) — A 19-year-old man died after a fiery two-vehicle crash on San Pasqual Road Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Authorities responded to a vehicle rescue at 13880 San Pasqual Road around 1:35 p.m. The incident led to the closure of all northbound traffic at Old Milky Way Road.

Emergency responders quickly extinguished the car fire and found the 19-year-old individual dead at the scene.

According to the San Diego Police Department Watch Commander's log, the young man was traveling eastbound in a Pontiac when he veered into the westbound lane, losing control and colliding with a Chevrolet.

Both occupants of the Chevrolet, the 79-year-old driver, and the 80-year-old passenger, sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital, police said.

The affected area is expected to remain closed for several hours.

This is a developing story. ABC 10News will update this article as more information becomes available.