A wrong-way driver caused a serious collision early Wednesday morning on northbound Interstate 15 near Beethoven Drive.
According to reports, California Highway Patrol (CHP) began receiving calls about a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near State Route 78 at approximately 12:43 a.m. Just four minutes later, reports came in of a crash in the same area.
Emergency responders from the Escondido Police Department (EPD) and local fire departments arrived on the scene to find a severely damaged vehicle amid significant debris scattered across the roadway.
The driver involved was transported to Palomar Medical Center with serious injuries. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Northbound lanes were temporarily impacted as crews cleared the debris and examined the crash site. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.