Encinitas Freeway Fatal 7/29/12

One person is dead tonight following a horrific scene where a car flipped and flew off the freeway landing and wrapping itself around a tree. The crash happened SB I5 just south of Encinitas Blvd at about 11:00 P.M. Per CHP, the driver was swerving before the driver lost control of the vehicle and went of the side of the freeway. The passenger was extricated from the vehicle and was pronounced dead on scene by firefighters. CHP will be handeling the investigation.