![[09-09-2025] Driver in Custody After Injuring One in Series of Hit-and-Run Collisions in Santee](https://ak1.to//kRRgc.webp)
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody after injuring at least one person in a series of hit-and-run collisions while driving the wrong way in Santee on Tuesday evening, September 9, 2025.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:02 p.m. to a hit-and-run collision involving a green SUV near Prospect and North Magnolia avenues. Shortly after, a wrong-way driver in a similar vehicle was reported at about 6:38 p.m. in Santee.
An off-duty sheriff’s sergeant located the suspect vehicle driving south on Timberlane Way. The SUV collided with two vehicles at Mast Boulevard and Bilteer Drive, injuring the driver of one vehicle.
The SUV then veered off the roadway and struck a San Diego Gas & Electric power box. Authorities reported that the driver appeared to be intoxicated and was taken into custody without incident and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities continue to investigate the series of collisions.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
