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Fatal crash off I-8 in El Cajon leaves one dead

25 May 2026 05:50

A fatal crash on westbound Interstate 8 in El Cajon early Monday resulted in at least one death after a vehicle veered off the road, crashed, and exploded into flames. - The crash occurred at 3:28 a.m.

near Mollison Avenue. - A witness reported hearing an explosion and seeing flames.

- The CHP log indicates two people and a dog may have been inside. - The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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