Estranged Husband Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Wife's Fatal Stabbing in Spring Valley

An estranged husband has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal stabbing of his wife in Spring Valley, a community in San Diego County. The incident occurred on May 28, 2026, when the victim was killed in a two-vehicle collision at an intersection near El Capitan Reservoir.

The crash took place on El Monte Road at El Cajon Mountain Truck Trail in Lakeside around 11 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. The victim died at the scene, and her identity has not been immediately released.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed that the estranged husband was involved and has been convicted for the murder. The sentence was handed down in a San Diego County court, marking the end of a tragic case that has shaken the local community.