August 28, 2009 (Santee)–After striking another vehicle near I-125 and SR-52 in Santee at 3:47 p.m. this afternoon, a car plunged into the San Diego River in Santee. The car burst into flames, igniting a brush fire. A call to 911 reported a stuck accelerator pedal.
Heartland Fire responded to the accident. Four victims were pronounced dead on arrival; names have not yet been released pending notification of families. The fire has been extinguished.