Major Vehicle Collision in Poway 

July 20, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that on July 18, 2025, at 12:34 P.M. (1234 hours), deputies from the Poway Station responded to reports of a serious injury collision north of the intersection of State Route 67 and Iron Mountain Drive, in the city of Poway. Upon arrival, deputies learned a three-vehicle collision occurred near the intersection, which sent one vehicle into the ravine resulting in a brush fire.

EMS personnel along with air support were able to extinguish the fire preventing any threats to structures. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered five deceased passengers from the involved vehicles.

The Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded and assisted with the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Deputies collected video footage which will be used to assist with determining the cause of the collision.

The decedent’s identities are currently being withheld until next of kin notifications can be made.

If you have any information regarding this event, please contact the Poway Sheriff's Station.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Office