BONSALL, Calif. (KGTV) – A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in the Bonsall area late Wednesday night left at least one person dead and resulted in the arrests of two drivers.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision involving five vehicles occurred at around 11:40 p.m. on southbound I-15 near Old Highway 395.
CHP officials said a Chevrolet Colorado was in the No. 2 lane when it rear-ended a Nissan Titan.
Officials added, “Following this crash, the Chevrolet became disabled in the southbound lanes of traffic, where a Volkswagen Tiguan collided into the disabled Chevrolet. Shortly after, a Toyota Camry collided into the back of the Volkswagen. Immediately after, a fifth vehicle, Kia Soul, sideswiped the front left of the Chevrolet.”
CHP officials confirmed a passenger in the Camry -- a 32-year-old woman from Compton -- died at the scene. The Camry’s driver -- a 32-year-old man from Perris -- was taken to the hospital with major life-threatening injuries.
According to the CHP, all other injuries related to the crash were considered non-life threatening.
The Chevrolet’s driver, identified as 26-year-old Chula Vista resident Mark Anthony Bengal, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
CHP officials said the Volkswagen’s driver, identified as Phillip Mattson, was also arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the CHP Oceanside Area office at 760-643-3400.
