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CHP officers and vehicles at the scene of the crash on Route 163. Courtesy OnScene.TV

Four people were killed Friday in a suspected drunk driving crash on Route 163 in Kearny Mesa according to reports from the scene.

The deadly three-vehicle collision occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on southbound Route 163 at the interchange with Interstate 805.

A videographer with OnScene.TV reported that one vehicle had flipped, four people were dead, and two DUI arrests had been made.

Two of the victims died at the scene, which involved a Toyota Prius, Toyota Tacoma and a third vehicle.

An investigation by the California Highway Patrol was continuing.

A Sigalert was issued and southbound Route 163 was closed in the area through the late morning. Traffic was diverted to southbound I-805.

City News Service and OnScene.TV contributed to this article.

Updated 9:45 p.m. July 19, 2024

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.