Four dead, one hospitalized after head-on crash on SR-76 in Fallbrook: CHP

Authorities are responding to the scene of a head-on crash in Fallbrook on May 10, 2024, which left four people dead and another person seriously injured. (SoCal News Outlet)

FALLBROOK, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – Four people were killed in a head-on crash in Fallbrook late Friday evening that sent another person to the hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported around 11:18 p.m. on eastern State Route 76 near Horse Ranch Creek Road, according to CHP Sgt. Juan Escobar. Two vehicles, a sedan and what appeared to be an SUV, collided on the road, causing one of them to catch fire.

Four people suffered fatal injuries in the accident and were pronounced dead at the scene, Escobar said. A fifth person was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of “serious injuries.” Her current condition is unknown.

Details of what led to the collision are still being investigated by CHP officers. No further information was immediately available.

Authorities were on scene for more than six hours on Saturday as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. There were road closures during this time, but all were lifted shortly after 5:30 a.m

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.