Major Vehicle Collision in Poway 

October 12, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, October 8, just after 6:00 a.m., deputies from the Poway Sheriff's Station and Ramona Sheriff's Substation responded to a report of a vehicle collision near State Route 67 and Ellie Lane in Poway.

Upon their arrival, deputies learned a pickup truck was traveling northbound on SR-67 when it went into the southbound lane of travel and collided with another pickup truck. Deputies and firefighters immediately began rendering aid but one of the pickup truck drivers died at the scene. The other driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

All lanes on SR-67 between Poway Road and Archie Moore Road were closed while deputies conducted the investigation.

The Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Deputies have obtained video footage which will be used to assist with finding out the cause of the collision.

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

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office