San Diego man crashes while holding a machete
Karina Bazarte
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A San Diego man crashed his vehicle on Interstate 8 (I-8) while holding a machete.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says the man was traveling on the interstate heading eastbound Sunday. He then crashed into a guardrail and rolled over.
CHP says the man got out of his vehicle holding a machete.
“We believe the crash was intentional based on the things that this man was telling us. We do believe that he did it on purpose crashing into the guardrail. He wanted to kill himself,” said Cmdr. Ernesto Ruedas.
CHP says the man than got out of his vehicle holding a machete.
“He also on scene advised the officers that he wanted to get shot by them, but thankfully no force was used,” said Ruedas.
Law enforcement says the man was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
“We believe that he traveled to Imperial Valley to hurt himself based on his statement that is what we believe,” said Ruedas.
Law enforcement says the westbound and eastbound lanes of I-8 were closed for about two hours.
The man was taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center with head injuries. The man is now receiving care from Imperial County Behavioral Health.