Two People Die After Mercedes Runs Red Light, Gets Hit by U-Haul on State Route 76 at Canyon Road

2 Killed in Oceanside Crash Involving U-Haul

Oceanside, California: Two people died in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Friday night at an intersection in Oceanside, the Oceanside Police Department said.

The incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. on State Route 76 at Canyon Road.

Police said the driver of a gray Mercedes sedan was traveling north on Canyon Road when they ran a red light at SR-76 and got hit by a U-Haul heading east on the highway.

The force of the impact caused the vehicles to become entangled together and collide with a white Kia sedan in the left turn lane of westbound SR-76.

Both occupants of the Mercedes died in the crash.

The drivers of the U-Haul and Kia were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Police said they do not believe alcohol contributed to the accident.

The roadway was closed for several hours following the collision.