La Mesa, CA - Man, Woman Identified in Deadly Accident on I-8 at Lake Murray

La Mesa, CA (February 15, 2025) – Two people were killed in a vehicle collision on Interstate 8 in the La Mesa area earlier this week and have now been identified on February 15.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the crash happened on eastbound I-8 near Lake Murray Boulevard at around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the CHP, a car with two people inside was at a stop on the freeway after breaking down when another vehicle slammed into the back of it. CHP officials confirmed the two people in the disabled car died at the scene.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office later identified the deceased as a married couple: 79-year-old James Allina and 77-year-old Rosalyn Allina. In the meantime, the crash is being investigated by authorities, and no further details were released.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victims' family members.

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