News Summary
A recent reckless driving incident triggered alarm in the Lakeside community during school drop-off at Tierra del Sol Middle School. A gray Dodge Durango drove onto the sidewalk, nearly colliding with students including a boy on a bicycle. Eyewitnesses captured the scene, and local authorities are now investigating the incident, which underscores the urgent need for enhanced traffic safety around schools. Lakeside Union School District Superintendent emphasized the importance of student safety and urged parents to report such dangerous behavior to authorities.
Lakeside – A reckless driving incident on the morning of August 20, 2025, has alarmed the community of Lakeside as parents and students at Tierra del Sol Middle School faced a potentially tragic situation during the school drop-off. Reports indicate that a gray Dodge Durango drove onto the sidewalk on Petite Lane, narrowly avoiding several students as they made their way to school. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m., an active time for school traffic.
Eyewitness accounts from parents reveal that the Durango passed through a line of cars waiting for students to disembark, creating panic among those present. Multiple parents documented the incident using smartphones and dashboard cameras, capturing the erratic behavior of the vehicle. At one point, the Durango nearly collided with a boy riding a bicycle, highlighting the recklessness of the driver.
As the chaotic scene unfolded, the Durango also made contact with a Ford Explorer before executing a dangerous right turn onto Julian Avenue, speeding away from the school area. Parents reported hearing the distinct sounds of tires squealing and the car’s engine revving as it approached the sidewalk where students were gathered.
In response to the incident, Lakeside Union School District Superintendent Scott Goergens emphasized to the community that student safety remains a top priority. He expressed his gratitude to parents for their vigilance in capturing footage of the reckless driving and for bringing the situation to the attention of school administrators promptly. Goergens encouraged parents to continue to report such incidents and to adhere strictly to traffic safety laws during school drop-off times.
Following the alarming event, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department has initiated an investigation into the reckless driving incident, which has raised serious concerns among the local community. Parents have been advised to report similar dangerous driving behaviors to the California Highway Patrol. Reports can be made by calling (619) 219-6900 or through their official website.
This incident comes at a time when traffic safety around schools is becoming increasingly scrutinized, especially with the high volume of students walking and biking to school each day. The Lakeside community has been urged to remain vigilant while driving in school zones and to recognize the critical importance of maintaining a safe environment for children during arrival and dismissal times.
To promote safety, Superintendent Goergens reminded all parents that patience is vital during school traffic hours. Ensuring that students arrive safely at school is a shared responsibility that requires the involvement of both parents and drivers in the community.
The escalation of such reckless driving incidents poses serious risks, underscoring the need for ongoing awareness and police engagement to safeguard the well-being of students in Lakeside. The school district and local law enforcement agencies are committed to working together to enhance safety measures in the school zone to prevent future occurrences of reckless driving.
As the investigation unfolds, the Lakeside community remains on high alert, reiterating the importance of prioritizing safety for children during school hours. More updates regarding the investigation and any preventative measures taken by the school district are expected to follow.
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