ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) -- A minivan crashed into a retaining wall in Encinitas late Tuesday night, leaving the driver dead, sheriff’s officials said.
The crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Via Cantebria, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff’s officials said they believe the minivan was traveling north on Via Cantebria when, for reasons unknown, it veered off the road, hit a pole or streetlight, and then slammed into a wall.
Officials confirmed the unidentified female driver -- the van’s sole occupant -- died at the scene.
“It is unknown at this time if a medical emergency, drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash,” sheriff’s officials stated.
The street was shut down in both directions and a Sig Alert was issued for the area due to the emergency response.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the sheriff’s department at 858-565-5200 or the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station at 760-966-3500.
