Crash on SR-78 E/B at Melrose Drive, Vista, California

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Property damage only2 vehiclesHit and run

From the CHP CCRS, record last updated October 25, 2026. No changes since first published.

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Damage area not recorded

White Pickups and Panels

Driver, male, 58Restraint: Occupant Lap Shoulder Harness Used. Airbag: Air Bag Not Deployed
Not injured

Damage area not recorded

Gray Passenger Car Station Wagon Jeep

Driver, female, 45Restraint: Occupant Lap Shoulder Harness Used. Airbag: Air Bag Not Deployed
Not injured

Violation cited: VC 21658(A) UNSAFE LANE CHANGE/ETCas recorded on the report

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61 crashes recorded on SR-78 E/B in Vista in the last 12 months, 27 with injuries.

Sep 13, 2026, SR-78 E/B at Civic Center Dr2 vehiclesProperty damage only
Aug 31, 2026, EB SR 78 at Civic Center Dr3 vehicles, 4 injuredInjury crash
Aug 29, 2026, SR-78 W/B From Vista Village Dr. at Vista Village Dr2 vehiclesProperty damage only
Aug 28, 2026, SR-78 W/B at Melrose Ave2 vehiclesProperty damage only
Aug 24, 2026, SR-78 Westbound at Melrose Dr.2 vehicles, 1 injuredInjury crash

Source: CHP CCRS
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First published here: October 25, 2026
Last updated: October 25, 2026, no changes recorded
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