County officials on Wednesday identified the pursuit suspect who died in Monday night's fiery multi-vehicle crash in Clairemont that also killed a San Diego…
Edgar Giovanny Oviedo, 16, was driving a BMW sedan eastbound on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard when he crashed into a San Diego Police Department patrol SUV going northbound, county officials saidThe crash that involved at least four vehicles was reported at around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Doliva Drive and Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, just west of Interstate 805.
"Austin was the kind of guy you want on your team. He was athletic. He was a competitor. He had a passion for training. He was one of our field training officers," Wahl said during a news conference at Sharp Memorial Hospital."Austin had a very infectious smile and a character that made him one of a kind. He is survived by his sister and parents that live here.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also spoke during Tuesday's news conference and said it's important for the community to come together. It was estimated that at least 20 deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department responded to the radio call for help from SDPD, said SDSO Lt. Daniel Wilson. The offramps from southbound and northbound I-805 to Clairemont Mesa Boulevard were closed to all traffic for more than 12 hours. Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the offramps reopened.
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