Authorities said the incident occurred around 12:34 p.m. on westbound State Route 54 near the National City Boulevard off-ramp.
National City, CA – One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision that took place Sunday afternoon in National City, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Authorities said the incident occurred around 12:34 p.m. on westbound State Route 54 near the National City Boulevard off-ramp.
A white GMC pickup truck and a silver Nissan pickup were involved in the crash.
National City police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene.
One person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
CHP is investigating the collision.
According to 2023–2024 OTS rankings, National City recorded 476 victims killed or injured, placing it 48th out of 104 similarly sized cities. While the city aligns with the 2025 statewide trend of declining fatalities, it faces persistent challenges in alcohol-involved collisions and pedestrian safety, historically ranking in the top 20% for alcohol-related injury crashes within its population group.
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