Edgar Oviedo dies in fatal San Diego County car crash
Edgar Oviedo dies in fatal San Diego County car crash
**Fatal San Diego County collision claims the life of 16-year-old Edgar Oviedo – Obituary
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver involved in a tragic collision on Monday night that resulted in the death of a police officer and left another severely injured as 16-year-old Edgar Oviedo.
According to the Medical Examiner’s report, Oviedo was behind the wheel of a BMW sedan traveling east on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard when it collided with a San Diego Police Department (SDPD) patrol car that was heading north on Doliva Drive. The two vehicles crashed at the intersection.
Despite paramedics’ efforts to save Oviedo as they transported him to the hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Sharp Memorial Hospital, where medical staff had continued resuscitation efforts.
The officer driving the patrol car, 30-year-old Austin Machitar, was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by the Medical Examiner.
During a press conference on Tuesday, San Diego Police Department Chief Scott Wahl identified the two officers involved in the crash. Machitar, who had served with the SDPD for five and a half years, was described as a dedicated officer who grew up in San Diego. “He’s the kind of guy you wanted on your team,” Wahl noted.
Machitar is survived by his sister and parents, who also reside in San Diego. Wahl expressed his sympathy, saying, “I can’t imagine what his parents are going through right now.”
Wahl emphasized that the department’s current focus is on supporting the grieving family through this difficult time. The officer injured in the crash was identified as 27-year-old Zachary Martinez.
Martinez, who has been with the SDPD for a year and a half, was a trainee under Machitar in 2023. Originally from Texas, Martinez came to San Diego as a Navy reservist and occasionally partnered with Machitar during patrol shifts. According to Wahl, Martinez sustained a number of serious injuries and is currently fighting for his life.
“We’re very optimistic he’s going to be okay, but he has a very long road to go,” Wahl said.
Edgar Oviedo dies in fatal San Diego County car crash **Fatal San Diego County collision claims the life of 16-year-old Edgar Oviedo – Obituary The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver involved in a tragic collision on Monday night that resulted in the death of a police officer and left another…
Edgar Oviedo dies in fatal San Diego County car crash **Fatal San Diego County collision claims the life of 16-year-old Edgar Oviedo – Obituary The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver involved in a tragic collision on Monday night that resulted in the death of a police officer and left another…