Man killed in Bonita accident; U-Haul crashes into trees

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The driver of a U-Haul truck was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Bonita on Saturday, authorities said.

According to Chula Vista police, officers responded to several calls reporting a U-Haul had collided with a tree near the intersection of Villas Drive and Villas Court around noon.

Emergency crews found a critically injured 64-year-old man trapped in the vehicle. Police said the driver was eventually freed and firefighters began life-saving measures before transporting him to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival.

According to initial reports, the man was apparently in the U-Haul truck when it rolled down a hill for unknown reasons. The vehicle struck several trees, fatally injuring the driver. His identity has not yet been released.

The Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau is investigating the accident. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has additional information is asked to contact authorities at 619-385-6652 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.