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RAMONA, San Diego County, Calif., Oct. 30, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on Thursday morning, October 29, on State Route 78 at Poplar Street in Ramona, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency reported minor injuries and said the crash is being investigated as a possible DUI case.
The collision was reported shortly before 11:35 a.m. near the Route 78 and Poplar Street intersection. Tow crews with flatbeds and a wheel lift were called to clear the vehicles from the roadway.
The CHP log lists the crash as involving two vehicles and classifies the injuries as minor. Investigators are looking into whether alcohol played a role, the agency said, though no formal findings have been released.
No further details on the drivers or extent of injuries have been made public. The CHP said the investigation remains open.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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