Freeway collision injures driver in San Marcos, San Marcos CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a freeway collision on eastbound CA-78 in San Marcos involving one vehicle. The driver, a (name withheld) male, complained of back and arm pain after his car was reportedly struck by another vehicle, causing it to hit the center divider. The driver was restrained, airbags deployed, and he self-extricated without loss of consciousness. The sedan sustained moderate front and side damage, and medical care was provided on scene.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Responded to freeway in San Marcos, a (name withheld) male, approximately 34 years old.
00:04
Individual reports lower back and right arm pain after a collision.
00:09
The person was driving a small sedan at freeway speed about 60 to 65 miles per hour with cruise control in the right-hand lane.
00:16
On eastbound CA-78, several vehicles were reportedly racing, and one struck the sedan’s front-left side, causing it to cross lanes and hit the center divider.
00:29
The driver was fully restrained, airbags deployed, no loss of consciousness, and was ambulatory.
00:37
Outward signs of trauma observed.
00:39
Outward signs of damage to the vehicle observed.
00:42
Front end and driver’s side front quarter panel damaged; driver’s side front tire blown in.
00:50
Moderate damage noted, no intrusion into passenger space.
00:54
Patient self-extricated from the vehicle.
00:58
Driver reports moderate lower back pain and mild neck or head pain.
01:05
Minor abrasion to right eyebrow.
01:09
Chest and abdomen are unremarkable.
01:12
No other outward signs of trauma noted.
01:15
Vital signs are being uploaded to dispatch.
01:17
Preparing for IV access, approximately four minutes out.
01:20
Requesting verification if further information is needed.
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Location mentioned:
CA-78, San Marcos, CA
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