Two Children Killed in Freeway Accident in Vista, California
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 20, 2023
Two children killed
According to reports from the Vista Fire Department, two children were killed on Sunday evening after running into lanes of traffic on the 78 Freeway in Vista. The tragic incident occurred around 6 p.m. when the children left their car that had stopped on the side of the road to retrieve luggage that had flown off.
The victims are believed to have been under the age of 12 and were hit by cars going at full speed. "It's a tragedy," said a spokesperson for the Vista Fire Department.
The mother was driving the car and was later arrested for DUI. It is also believed that she stayed in her vehicle initially while her children went onto the freeway.
This heartbreaking event serves as a reminder of how dangerous it can be when pedestrians enter highways or freeways, especially during peak hours where vehicles are traveling at high speeds. Our thoughts go out to those affected by this terrible accident.
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Tags: California, Fatality, DUI, Pedestrian, Tragedy, Fatalities, Children, Freewayaccident, Vista
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Two children
- Vehicles:
- cars
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- California
- City:
- Vista
- Location:
- 78 Freeway in Vista
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-18
- Time of Incident:
- around 6 p.m.
78 Freeway in Vista
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