One vehicle overturned and came to rest on its side.
San Diego, CA. – Injuries were reported in a car crash that occurred in San Diego on Thursday night.
According to local police, the accident happened around 10 p.m. on northbound 5 Freeway near Highway 75.
Three vehicles were involved in the accident, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined.
One vehicle overturned and came to rest on its side.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
According to recent SWITRS and city audits, San Diego recorded 115 traffic fatalities in 2024, a significant 47% increase since 2014, with more than 100 deaths annually for four consecutive years. While the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) recently ranked San Diego 36th out of 61 similar cities for total victims — placing it in the safer half of its peer group — vulnerable road users remain at high risk. Pedestrians currently account for 53% of all traffic deaths in the city, despite making up only 16% of commuters.
Safety data reveals that 75% of severe or fatal crashes occur at or near intersections, primarily within a “High-Injury Network” that covers just 6% of city streets. Major hotspots include El Cajon Boulevard and the I-805 at the 163 interchange.
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