CHP: Man died after hitting tree on SR-163 early Tuesday morning

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — At least one person was killed in a fiery crash on State Route 163 in the Mission Valley area early Tuesday morning.

The crash happened on SR-163’s southbound lanes, near Friars Road, just after 2 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP’s press release says a man was driving a grey BMW 850i, when “for reasons under investigation, the driver veered the car to the right off the road, hitting a tree and causing the vehicle to catch on fire

CHP says the driver was ejected from the car. Both he and the passenger were taken to a hospital in the area for treatment of their serious injuries. CHP says the driver was pronounced dead, but did not provide an update on the status of the passenger…

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