SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Five people are dead following a crash in Poway Friday afternoon, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m., north of the State Route 67 and Iron Mountain Drive intersection. When deputies arrived, they learned that a three-vehicle crash happened near the intersection, sending one of the vehicles into the ravine, sparking a brush fire.
"EMS personnel along with air support were able to extinguish the fire preventing any threats to structures. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered five deceased passengers from the involved vehicles," the department said.
"The Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded and assisted with the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Deputies collected video footage which will be used to assist with determining cause of the collision."
Those killed are not being identified at this time pending next of kin notification. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the the Poway Sheriff's Station.
WATCH: Sky10 flew above the scene for an aerial view of the response to the fire
