Ulises Plascencia-Roque ejected, killed, second driver hospitalized in fiery crash on I-8 EB at Waring Road in San Diego, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 03/18/2017 - 9:07pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Fatal, Fiery Crash Closes I-8 East

The crash happened early Sunday morning at approximately 4:46 a.m. when a BMW hit the center divide, rolling across several lanes of the highway near the College Area, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials said. 

A truck then hit the car, prompting another truck to swerve out of the way and hit the center divide. One of the truck drivers was transported to the hospital, complaining of pain.   

Driver killed in fiery crash on Interstate 8 identified

Plascencia-Roque was headed east on the freeway when his BMW drifted into the center concrete barrier for unknown reasons about 4:45 a.m., CHP Officer Jake Sanchez said. A Ford F-150 struck the car west of College Avenue shortly after.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Ulises Plascencia-Roque
Roadway: 
Interstate 8

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