[04-04-2026] San Diego County, CA – Two Killed, Two Injured in Head-On Crash East Of Julian

Two people were killed, and two others were injured in a head-on crash involving two pickup trucks just east of Julian on Banner Grade in San Diego County, on Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at 2:50 p.m. at State Route 78 and Mastros Trailer Park Road. A witness told CHP that a lifted pickup truck collided head-on with another pickup.

Cal Fire confirmed that two people died in the crash and two others were airlifted to a trauma center for treatment of their injuries.

It remains unclear what caused the two vehicles to collide, and it was not immediately known how fast they were traveling. The investigation is ongoing.

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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.