Alarming DUI Crash on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Pocahontas Avenue Injures 2 [San Diego, CA]

2 People Hurt in San Diego Auto Accident on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Pocahontas Avenue

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 20, 2026) – Thursday night, an alarming DUI crash on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Pocahontas Avenue injured two people.

The incident happened at around 9:20 p.m. on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Pocahontas Avenue.

According to reports, a westbound gray 2016 Honda Civic collided with a southbound white 2019 Toyota Corolla that failed to stop at a posted stop sign.

Moreover, responders transported the 54-year-old male driver of the Honda with abrasions and his 61-year-old female passenger with internal injuries to a hospital for treatment.

Furthermore, officers confirmed that the driver of the Toyota and an 18-year-old passenger of the vehicle both fled the scene on foot after the crash. Then, witnesses detained both until authorities arrived.

Furthermore, authorities arrested the 22-year-old male driver of the Toyota on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and DUI.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remain unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the San Diego Police Department continued its investigation into the crash.

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