19-year-old killed in car accident in Valley Center; other driver arrested for DUI

VALLEY CENTER, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A 19-year-old is dead and a man is in custody facing DUI charges after a car accident in North County Friday night.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Valley Center Road and West Tribal Road in the unincorporated City of Valley Center Friday night just before 8:20 p.m.

According to CHP, a 19-year-old Hispanic man from Valley Center was driving a white Toyota Camry in the eastbound lane of West Tribal Road, while a 34-year-old Hispanic man from Ranchita was driving a white Ford Expedition in the southbound lane of Valley Center Road when the two vehicles collided at the intersection.

CHP and paramedics responded to the accident. The 19-year-old driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to CHP, the driver of the Ford Expedition, identified as Fernando Porras Abrego, was not injured, and was booked into the Vista Detention Facility where he faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI).

The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing at this time.

CHP reports the identity of the 19-year-old killed in the accident will be released through the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the accident can call the Oceanside Area CHP office at 760-643-3400.