News

Actions

Security guard flips car after losing control on wet pavement, nearly hits man changing tire

Posted
and last updated
MISSION VALLEY -- A man changing his tire was almost hit when the driver of a security vehicle lost control on wet pavement and flipped over.
 
The crash happened on northbound State Route 163 to the eastbound Interstate 8 connector ramp.
 
The driver who was trying to change his tire had crashed around 1 a.m., causing a flat. About a half hour later, an on-duty security guard traveling in the area came cruising through and crashed as well.
 
The security guard was unhurt and was able to pop out a window to get out of the vehicle. The other driver was also unhurt.
 
"And then all of a sudden I hear something sliding and I'm like what the hell happened?" the man changing the tire, Yousif Katto, told 10News.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the area is a dangerous one. 
 
Wednesday's forecast calls for a chance of showers throughout the day, with rainfall picking up late in the evening into Thursday morning.
 
Drivers are advised to take caution. TRAFFIC MAP

Sign up for the Headline Newsletter and receive up to date information.