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One Killed, Two Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Barrio Logan, San Diego

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Published by Beverly Law
September 5, 2026 · 4 min read
East Harbor Drive at the 2500 block, Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA
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Street view of East Harbor Drive in Barrio Logan, San Diego, near the site of the crash. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
The crash happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
LOCATION
East Harbor Drive at the 2500 block, Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA
VICTIM
All three occupants of the Dodge Charger were ejected; one died at the hospital and two suffered severe, life-threatening injuries, including traumatic amputations.
ROAD CLOSURES
Authorities have not released details on any road closures at the crash scene.
INVESTIGATION
The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating; DUI is suspected and no arrests have been announced.

A high-speed crash in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego left one person dead and two others with serious, life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. Police say a 2018 Dodge Charger carrying three occupants was traveling eastbound on Harbor Drive around 3 a.m. when it veered to the right for reasons that remain under investigation. The Charger struck a parked Kia and several fixed objects before all three occupants were ejected from the vehicle. One occupant suffered a traumatic amputation of the right foot and was later pronounced dead at a hospital; the other two suffered severe injuries, including a second amputation, burns, lacerations and life-threatening head trauma.

According to NBC 7 San Diego, the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating the crash and suspects the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Police said the Charger was traveling at a high rate of speed before it veered off course, according to CBS 8 San Diego, which cited SDPD Officer David O’Brien. No names have been released, and no arrests had been announced as of the latest reports. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Diego Police Department or San Diego Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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NBC 7 San Diego
@nbcsandiego · Sep 5, 2026

Barrio Logan crash leaves one dead and two seriously injured

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Where It Happened

The 2500 block of East Harbor Drive in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego, near the waterfront industrial corridor.

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SOURCESNBC 7 San Diego·CBS 8 San Diego

What the Law Says

California Vehicle Code 23152 makes it illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. When a driver’s impairment causes a crash that kills or injures someone, prosecutors can pursue enhanced charges, and the driver can also face civil liability for the victims’ medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Investigators in this case have said DUI is suspected as a factor in the crash.

California Vehicle Code 22350, the state’s basic speed law, prohibits driving at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent given the traffic, weather and road conditions, regardless of any posted limit. Investigators have said the Dodge Charger involved in this crash was traveling at a high rate of speed before it veered off the roadway. Excessive speed reduces a driver’s ability to react and increases the severity of injuries when a crash occurs, and it can support a claim of negligence separate from any DUI allegation.

This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.

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