19-year-old killed in fiery North County crash identified

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 19-year-old killed in a fiery crash in San Pasqual Valley last month has been identified, local medical officials said.

Jacob Ambriz, of Escondido, was announced as the deceased, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office said on its website.

The two-vehicle collision occurred on the afternoon of Jan. 21 within the 13500 block of San Pasqual Road.

Ambriz, who was driving a Pontiac sedan eastbound on San Pasqual Road, swerved into the westbound lane of traffic and crashed into a Chevrolet sedan, according to the San Diego Police Department. The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to catch fire.

Ambriz was pronounced dead at the scene, while the husband and wife in the Chevrolet suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the collision is unknown at this time, but authorities have ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.