The crash was reported at approximately 7:55 a.m. on northbound I-5 near the Genesee Avenue off-ramp.
San Diego, CA – One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving a white van and several other vehicles on Interstate 5 in the University City area on Monday morning.
The crash was reported at approximately 7:55 a.m. on northbound 5 Freeway near the Genesee Avenue off-ramp. CHP said at least five vehicles were involved in the crash.
According to the California Highway Patrol dispatch, a white van reportedly failed to stop and collided with other vehicles. Several vehicles were described as blocking the roadway, and at least two were reported smoking following the collision.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where CPR was reported to be in progress. The person was transported to the hospital, where they later died. Authorities have not released the identity of the person killed.
Several other people were injured in the crash and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
The crash prompted the closure of the Genesee Avenue off-ramp, with authorities also requesting closure of the nearby on-ramp to northbound I-5. Tow trucks were dispatched to remove the damaged vehicles.
No additional details were provided. The crash remains under investigation.