Fatal crash on I-8 in San Diego claims lives of police officer and another driver
A tragic crash on I-8 in central San Diego resulted in the closure of all eastbound lanes following the deaths of a La Mesa police officer and another driver involved in the accident. The incident occurred late Monday night when a vehicle overturned near Fairmount Avenue and was subsequently struck by another vehicle. La Mesa Officer Lauren Craven had stopped to assist when a third vehicle collided with both her and the first driver, resulting in their fatalities. The California Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation, and the lanes were expected to remain closed for several hours on Tuesday morning. The cause of the initial crash is still under investigation. More updates on this heartbreaking situation will be provided as further details emerge.
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