SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — An overturned Jeep engulfed in flames brought traffic to a stand-still following a DUI collision in Escondido Saturday night.
The fiery accident occurred on the northbound Interstate 15 on-ramp to eastbound State Route 78 at around 6:26 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol (CHP).
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According to CHP, the driver of an SUV was driving recklessly going more than 100 miles per hour. After reportedly veering across the area between the roadway and the SR-78 on-ramp, the SUV struck a Jeep, causing it to roll over and burst into flames.
Two people were removed from the Jeep by a good samaritan and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the SUV and a child passenger were also transported for minor injuries, with a police officer accompanying the driver.
Following treatment, the driver of the SUV was arrested for felony DUI and booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
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