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Two Killed in Fiery Crash on Interstate 8 in El Cajon

27 May 2026 14:20

A 25-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman from Chula Vista died when their Jeep veered off Interstate 8 and hit a tree in El Cajon, causing a fire. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m.

on westbound I-8 west of Second Street. Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.

The CHP is investigating the cause, and it is not yet known if drugs or alcohol were factors.

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