Accidents in Encinitas, CA
Encinitas, a coastal city known for its surfing spots and beaches, frequently experiences traffic incidents along CA-101 and I-5. These accidents can disrupt beach traffic and impact local access to the city’s scenic coastline.
As a beach city in San Diego County, Encinitas enjoys warm, mild weather and a beautiful oceanfront coastline that attracts both locals and tourists. Nearly 59,000 people live in the small coastal city that features local salons, restaurants, shops, bars, and galleries. Its 1920s-era boathouses are a historic attraction in Encinitas alongside the surf, sun, and fun to be found at its beaches.
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May 16, 2025, 12:39 am PST
The pileup occurred around 11:11 a.m. on the 5 Freeway near La Costa Avenue. Encinitas, CA. – One person was injured in a multi-vehicle accident that took place Thursday morning in Encinitas, authorities reported. The pileup occurred around 11:11 a.m. on the 5 Freeway near La Costa Avenue. A white
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May 14, 2025, 12:44 pm PST
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 6:42 p.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway near Oceanside Boulevard. Oceanside, CA. – Several people were injured in a suspected DUI collision that happened Wednesday evening on a freeway in Oceanside. According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred
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April 26, 2025, 10:18 am PST
A juvenile was walking in the area when they were hit by a vehicle under unclear circumstances Encinitas, CA.- A minor was killed in a car accident that happened in Encinitas on Friday night, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The accident took place in the area of
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March 26, 2025, 7:01 am PST
The deadly wreck happened at around 6 p.m. on March 9 in the 100 block of Jupiter Street, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. Encinitas, CA – The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man killed in an accident on Jupiter Street in Encinitas as
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March 11, 2025, 1:44 am PST
The deadly wreck happened at around 6 p.m. on March 9 in the 100 block of Jupiter Street, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. Encinitas, CA – A 60-year-old man was killed in a pedestrian accident in Encinitas Sunday evening. The deadly wreck happened at around 6 p.m.
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January 22, 2025, 10:05 pm PST
Emily Hernandez Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas Encinitas, CA – The San Diego County Coroner’s Office has identified a pedestrian killed in a Sunday evening crash in Encinitas as Emily Hernandez, 66, of Carlsbad. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened just
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January 8, 2025, 1:59 am PST
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 5:51 p.m. January 1 on Encinitas Boulevard at Valley Park Way, east of Cerro Street. Encinitas, CA – The San Diego Coroner’s Office has identified a bicyclist who died of his injuries after a crash on Encinitas Boulevard
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January 3, 2025, 10:10 am PST
According to the report, a Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound on Encinitas Boulevard when it hit a bicyclist in the roadway Encinitas, CA.– A bicycle rider was hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Encinitas on Wednesday evening, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.