A vehicle reportedly being chased by the Border Patrol crashed at Lake Morena County Park in East County today, critically injuring one person. Six others had moderate injuries, and three people had minor injuries from the crash, said CalFire Capt. Isaac Sanchez.
The crash was reported just before noon from the Lake's visitor center. It was unclear how many vehicles were involved, or where exactly the crash happened. Sanchez said six ambulances were earlier dispatched, along with three fire trucks at the park.
According to CHP dispatch logs, the U.S. Border Patrol was pursuing a vehicle involved in the crash. Lake Morena is just off Buckman Springs Road in East County, a frequent smuggling route between the border near Campo and Interstate 8 near Pine Valley.
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