Driver killed after car overturns, hits tree on I&8

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LAKESIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – A San Diego man was killed in a rollover crash early Wednesday on Interstate 8.

The incident occurred around 1:22 a.m. on westbound I-8, located just west of Old Highway 80, Officer Jasmine Lopez with California Highway Patrol said in a news release.

The 24-year-old driver was traveling in a 2002 BMW 530I on the freeway when the car lost control, drove off the north shoulder, overturned down an embankment and crashed into a tree.

The vehicle came to a rest on its roof, trapping the driver inside, according to authorities.

When the BMW caught fire, the driver was unable to exit the vehicle.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is unknown if driving under the influence was a factor in the collision.

“I urge all drivers to follow speed limits, stay alert, and drive according to road conditions,” said Captain Monteagudo. “Speed and loss of control are major causes of fatal crashes. A few extra minutes saved are not worth the risk to your life or others. Let’s work together to keep our roads safe.”

The cause of the crash is under investigation.