Lemon Grove, CA — A tragic crash on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024, at the intersection of Broadway and Buena Vista Avenue in Lemon Grove resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians and left several others injured.
The collision occurred around 11:17 AM when an eastbound Acura collided with a northbound Prius. The impact fatally struck two pedestrians who were on Broadway at the time of the crash. The victims, a 19-year-old female, and a 20-year-old male, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Acura was transported to a nearby hospital with major injuries, while the two occupants of the Prius sustained minor injuries and were also taken for medical evaluation.
San Diego Sheriff’s Traffic Sergeant Ken Steel confirmed that speed was a factor in the crash, and investigators are exploring the possibility of DUI involvement. The intersection will remain closed for several hours as the San Diego Sheriff’s Traffic Division continues to investigate the incident.