Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, CA — A wrong-way driver was killed after colliding with another vehicle on state Route 76 in northern San Diego County, authorities said.

The crash happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday on SR-76, just west of Melrose Drive, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

A man was driving a Buick Century in the wrong direction on the highway when he collided with a Honda Clarity, police said. The man, who was in his 30s, suffered major injuries and died at the scene shortly after the crash. His identity was withheld pending family notification.

Police identified the driver of the Honda as Stephanie Zamora, 20, of Oceanside. She was taken to Palomar Hospital in Escondido and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Alcohol and/or drugs were suspected to be factors in the fatal collision, police said.

Authorities urged anyone with information about the crash to call Officer Kevin Lissner at 760-435-4651.