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San Bruno Man Dies in Solo Crash on I-280

The accident happened on I-280 near the interstate Highway 380 connector in San Bruno when the man's car crashed into a concrete divider.

The California Highway Patrol is releasing more information about a car crash that killed a driver on Interstate 280 in San Bruno late Saturday night.

The driver has been identified only as a 51-year-old San Bruno man, according to the CHP. His name is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

Just after 11 p.m., the man was heading north on I-280 near the interstate Highway 380 connector in San Bruno when his Mercedes smashed into the concrete wall on the east side of the roadway, according to the CHP.

The force of the crash sent the car into a guardrail, across four lanes of traffic and into the highway's center divider. The car came to rest in the roadway's center median, according to the CHP.

Emergency responders said the man was unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators are trying to determine whether the man died solely due to injuries suffered in the crash or for medical reasons.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision, although a complete shutdown of the roadway around the scene of the crash for about 30 minutes early this morning caused significant delays in the area.

—Bay City News

Angelique September 9, 2012 at 02:07 pm
Lots of accidents in that area lately :( RIP
sanbrunoite September 9, 2012 at 05:30 pm
Its sad to state but apparently the person who passed away in the accident was Issac Mejia, the owner of Don Pico's Taqueria in San Bruno. He was a well known fixture in the community who participated in many volunteer events. According to certain sources, he suffered a heart attack while driving home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Angelique September 9, 2012 at 07:16 pm
OMG noooooooooo!!!!!!!! :(
Irene September 9, 2012 at 07:20 pm
Sorry to hear that. He will be missed.
Miguel Flores September 9, 2012 at 07:25 pm
It's a very sad day. Issac was our brother-in-law, married to Lucy, father to Francesca.
Karen Romano September 9, 2012 at 07:26 pm
That is so sad. We were just there last night. My thoughts & prayers go to his family.
Raymond Scarabosio September 9, 2012 at 07:43 pm
Issac was such a huge part of San Bruno and Millbrae....He always supported our baseball program and so many other civic activities.....I had the pleasure of having a business and personal relationship with him, we had so much fun with our Check Please video appearance....He will be sorely missed.....
Bonnie Courtney-Rodriguez September 9, 2012 at 09:17 pm
Our family has been going to Don Picos for almost 30 years. I was shocked and saddended to hear about Isaac. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be missed!!!
rocco stagnaro September 9, 2012 at 09:36 pm
issac was a good man he was always there for me and the other people of san bruno and other places. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Laura Baughman September 9, 2012 at 10:59 pm
I had the pleasure of working closely with Isaac during my term as President of the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce. He was always full of great ideas to improve the community as well as ways to bring us all closer. He was always willing to volunteer food and time for countless charitable events. My heart goes out to his lovely wife and his daughter (who were the light loves of his life). ...Losing Bob Marshall, Sr. earlier this year and now Isaac, a very sad time for San Bruno. It's truly devastating. Laura Baughman
Tes Saldana September 10, 2012 at 12:38 am
He has been my boss for six years, thought me so much things I can not even imagine....a good mentor, my critic, my best friend and a father...so much a part of my everyday life....I will truly miss you....
Tes Saldana September 10, 2012 at 12:40 am
He has been my boss for six years, thought me so much things I can not even imagine....a good mentor, my critic, my best friend and a father...so much a part of my everyday life....I will truly miss you....
Maribel September 10, 2012 at 02:24 am
I am very sorry to hear that he died. I only saw him a couple of times at the restaurant. All my prayers and condolences go to the family.
Dennis Eison September 10, 2012 at 02:36 am
From my family to Mr. Mejia's entire family, God be with you all and Isaac will be missed. My family have been frequenting Don Pico's and The Rib Shack for years. We wish you peace in heart and mind.
The Eison's
Beth Pascal September 10, 2012 at 12:11 pm
I have known Isaac for years as my husband was a member of the Burlingame Lions Club and also through my work where once a year I brought a student from Burlingame High School to compete for the speech contest. He was always so personable and made the evening so much fun for all of us. He always had such an infectious smile on his face and seemed to appreciate life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Beth Pascal
Cathy Dwyer September 10, 2012 at 04:32 pm
So sad!
Dinah Eison Roberts September 10, 2012 at 05:23 pm
There are not enough words to use to express how we feel about this terrible loss; may the family receive the calmness that only He can bring you at a time like this; try to remember who Isaac was and what he stood for; it will ease the pain. Our love to all of you as he was our friend and we frequented the restaurant. Ron & Dinah Roberts
Bev Flinn September 10, 2012 at 09:59 pm
Bev and Kent Flinn
We recently relocated back to San Bruno and visited Don Picos. The last time we had seen Issac he was a young boy. Now all grown up he welcomed us back with that BIG great smile of his. To Issac and Linda and the rest of your family; we are heart broken with you. In our Prayers, Kent and Bev Flinn
Alma September 11, 2012 at 12:13 am
Issac Mejia, The divine light is with you spirit.
Descanza en paz. Alma and Salvador.
Mary Vargas September 11, 2012 at 08:28 pm
Mary Vargas : September 11, 2012
What a terrible loss, a very sad day indeed. He will truly be missed by everyone he had contact with. I pray for him and his family to get through this terrible time and heart ache. I have known Issac for over thirty years and all my family as well from eating at the fabulous restaurant Don Picos God bless
Mary Vargas September 11, 2012 at 08:31 pm
Mary Vargas : September 11, 2012
What a terrible loss, a very sad day indeed. He will truly be missed by everyone he had contact with. I pray for him and his family to get through this terrible time and heart ache. I have known Issac for over thirty years and all my family as well from eating at the fabulous restaurant Don Picos God bless
Mary Vargas September 11, 2012 at 08:44 pm
What a sad day indeed, such a lovely person to everyone he touched, he will truly be missed . My family and I have know Issac for over thirty years from Don Picos fabulous, outstanding restaurant. I pray for him and his family to get through this terrible time and heart ache. Remember all the good and fun times with him we will miss him RIP my friend God bless
Joanne Fowler September 15, 2012 at 09:47 pm
Lovely, adorable, thoughtful man who loved his family and friends. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
JORGE EDUARDO SANCHEZ ORTIZ September 16, 2012 at 10:30 pm
APA ISAAC SIEMPRE VAS A ESTAR CONMIGO TE EXTRAÑARE TODA MI VIDA X QUE ERES PARTE DE MI....JORGE SANCHEZ GUADALAJARA JAL. MEX

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