A tragic incident occurred Monday morning when a truck crashed into a home on the 4300 block of Dakota Drive in San Diego, resulting in the discovery of a woman dead inside the residence. The police received numerous 911 calls from concerned neighbors around 7:30 a.m., with one witness, Bang Duong, recounting, “We heard engines rev up and then we heard the loud boom.” He recognized the truck as belonging to his neighbor.
Upon arrival, officers found both the husband and wife inside the house. A small fire, ignited by the crash, had begun inside the home, which fire crews quickly extinguished. The husband suffered burn injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. He is expected to be interviewed by homicide detectives, as authorities believe he was driving the truck when the incident occurred.
Neighbor Nancy Allan expressed her shock at the situation, stating, “I’m just appalled. I can’t believe it.” The official cause of the woman’s death has yet to be determined. Disturbing details have emerged from court records indicating that the wife filed a restraining order against her husband in 2009, and again in November 2025. During a recent court hearing, the judge mandated that the husband surrender all firearms.
Reports from neighbors suggest the couple, who had lived in the residence for several years, were experiencing marital issues. “She had asked him to leave,” Allan noted, reflecting on the couple’s challenges. Friends and neighbors described the husband as having faced recent physical and mental health issues, with Duong adding, “We hoped he’d get the help he needed, and then this just happened.”
As the investigation continues, the community is left in mourning, grappling with the unfortunate events of the day. The story serves as a reminder of the complexities of domestic situations and the urgent need for mental health support.