4, Including Wrong-Way Driver, Hurt in San Marcos Car Crash near South Santa Fe Avenue and North Rancho Santa Fe Road

Family of Three Hospitalized After Wrong-Way Collision in San Marcos

San Marcos, California: A family of three was hospitalized after a wrong-way crash that happened Sunday night near an intersection in San Marcos.

According to police, three vehicles were involved in the accident around 8 p.m. near South Santa Fe Avenue and North Rancho Santa Fe Road.

The accident involved a blue Honda SUV, a red Honda SUV, and a white Toyota car.

Police said a 29-year-old man was, for an unknown reason, driving the blue Honda westbound in the eastbound lanes of South Santa Fe Road. The car collided head-on into the red Honda and the Toyota.

The red Honda was occupied by a 24-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman, and their baby. The baby’s parents were transported to Palomar Medical Center for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The baby was not hurt but was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital as a precaution.

Paramedics evaluated the 46-year-old driver of the Toyota at the scene.

The wrong-way driver suffered major but non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for treatment.

Authorities are investigating to establish if alcohol was a contributing factor.

The crash forced the closure of South Santa Fe Avenue between North Rancho Santa Fe Road and South Las Flores Drive.