Major Vehicle Collision in Poway 

January 3, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a major vehicle collision that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation in Poway. 

On Friday, January 2, 2026, around 5:30 a.m., deputies from the Poway Sheriff's Station responded to reports of a serious injury collision near the intersection of State Route 67 (SR 67) and Ellie Lane.

Upon arrival, deputies learned the driver of a GMC Hummer traveling southbound on SR 67 lost control, crossed over the center median and entered oncoming traffic where it collided with a fuel tanker truck.

The driver of the GMC Hummer was transported to a hospital for treatment of a head injury. The driver of the fuel tanker truck reported pain but did not require medical attention.

County Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) teams responded to the scene due to a minor fuel leak from the tractor portion of the fuel tanker truck. The leak did not involve the tanker trailer itself and was quickly contained with no further environmental impact.

The Poway Sheriff's Station's Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation to determine the cause of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to call the Poway Sheriff's Station at (858) 513-2800.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office