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LAKESIDE, San Diego County, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 — One driver died and three passengers were injured on Tuesday morning, November 10, in a two-vehicle crash on southbound State Route 67 near Posthill Road in Lakeside.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Toyota Prius was headed east on Posthill Road around 8:54 a.m. when its driver tried to turn left onto southbound SR-67. The right side of the Prius collided with the front of a Dodge Ram pickup that was traveling south on SR-67.
The Prius driver, a 60-year-old man, died at the scene, the CHP reported. Three passengers in the Prius, a 39-year-old woman and two male juveniles, were hurt. The woman was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital with major injuries. The two juveniles were taken to Rady Children's Hospital, one with major injuries and one with minor injuries, according to the CHP. The Ram's driver, a 74-year-old man, was not injured.
Southbound SR-67 lanes were shut down during the emergency response and reopened by 11 a.m., the CHP said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
Intersection Crashes in California
This fatal crash happened at State Route 67 and Posthill Road in Lakeside, CA. We follow crashes at intersections across California, and our California intersections page brings that information together in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do fatal crashes most frequently happen?
Intersections and turning movements onto high-speed roads are common settings, especially where a driver crosses or merges into fast-moving traffic from a side street.
What makes a crash more likely to be fatal?
Higher speed differentials between vehicles, the angle of impact, and whether occupants are wearing seat belts all affect the likely outcome.
Why does seat belt use matter so much in a crash like this?
Seat belts keep occupants from being thrown against interior surfaces or ejected during a collision, reducing the risk of fatal or severe injury.
What should someone do after being involved in a broadside collision?
Call 911, stay at the scene if safe to do so, seek medical evaluation even for minor symptoms, and cooperate with the responding agency's investigation.
