LAKESIDE, Calif. (KGTV) – At least one person was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 8 in the Lakeside area Thursday.
The crash involving a Tesla and SUV occurred at around 11 a.m. on westbound I-8 near Lake Jennings Park Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP believes one of the vehicles was traveling on the eastbound side when — for reasons unknown — veered over the center-divide onto the westbound lanes and collided with the other vehicle.
The CHP reported the SUV rolled over onto its roof as a result of the collision.
A Lakeside Fire Protection District official confirmed one person was killed and a second person was transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital in critical condition.
Due to the emergency response to the crash, both westbound I-8 lanes near Lake Jennings Park Road were closed as of 11:15 a.m.
