1 Killed in Crash on State Route 76 in East SD County Highlands

EAST SAN DIEGO COUNTY -- One person was killed late Tuesday afternoon in a solo crash on state Route 76 near the La Jolla Indian Reservation, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The traffic accident about two miles northwest of Lake Henshaw in the Mesa Grande area was reported shortly before 5 p.m., the CHP said.

The vehicle, a white SUV, apparently struck a tree before crashing off the eastbound side of the rural route and plunging about 40 feet down a rocky embankment, winding up on its roof with the victim trapped inside, the CHP reported.

The name, age and other details of the deceased have yet to be released.

This is an evolving story. More details will be added as they become known.

City News Service contributed to this report.