San Diego, CA — January 25, 2024, Eric Cavaness was killed in a truck accident at approximately 4:15 a.m. along Interstate 5.

According to authorities, 39-year-old Eric Cavaness was traveling in a southbound Toyota Tundra along I-5 in the vicinity south of Del Mar Heights Road when the accident took place.

Eric Cavaness Killed in Truck Accident on I.H. 5 in San Diego, CA

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Tundra collided with the back of an 18-wheeler, becoming wedged underneath it and bursting into flames. Cavaness incurred reportedly fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was declared deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported.

The weather and road conditions in the area at the time have not been reported on. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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