PALOMAR MOUNTAIN, Calif.- Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to reports of a solo vehicle crash on South Grade Road, north of SR-76.
On Saturday, September 30, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a 20-year-old from Escondido was driving a black Subaru Legacy in the southbound lane of South Grade Road, north of SR-76. For reasons still under investigation, the Subaru veered off the roadway down a steep embankment, where it rolled over and collided into a tree.
The California Highway Patrol, San Diego County Sheriffs and fire/paramedics responded to the scene. Unfortunately, a female passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Subaru was transported to a local area hospital for major non-life threating injuries. The identity of the female passenger will be released through the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The driver of the Subaru, Jean Ramirez, was subsequently arrested by officers from the California Highway Patrol Oceanside Area office. He faces multiple charges related to this incident including felony driving under the influence (DUI) and homicide related charges.
This investigation is ongoing, and the California Highway Patrol is asking anyone who may have information or may have witnessed this incident to contact the California Highway Patrol Oceanside Area office at (760) 643-3400.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.
