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Vehicle fire blocks lane along I-5 during rush-hour

SAN DIEGO, CA – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol were forced to block one lane following a vehicle fire on I-5 during Thursday evening’s rush-hour.

According to Caltrans, the incident was reported within the southbound lanes of the interstate near 28th Street at about 5:30 p.m.

SB I-5 south of 28TH St, right lane closed due to a vehicle fire.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) January 8, 2021

No information with regard to what may have sparked the fire has been released at this time. However, rush-hour commuters faced delays in the area as the far right lane was blocked for about a half-hour following the incident.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the blaze.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Vehicle careens into Mountain View home

SAN DIEGO, CA – Emergency crews in Moutain View responded to reports of a vehicle crashed into a residence early Tuesday morning.

According to Fox 5 San Diego, the incident was reported at about 3:40 a.m. within the 3900 block of Franklin Avenue.

Police say a blue sedan left the roadway and crashed into the home. All people inside the house were able to escape without sustaining any injuries.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the collision at this time. No details regarding the identities of those involved have been made available as of yet.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

I-8 connector ramp blocked following late-night collision

SAN DIEGO, CA – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol were forced to block off a busy connector ramp to I-8 late Thursday night.

According to Caltrans, the accident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. along the ramp from northbound I-805 to eastbound I-8.

NB I-805 connector ramp to EB I-8 blocked due to a traffic collision.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) December 18, 2020

No injuries were reported as an immediate result of the collision. However, the ramp was closed for about an hour, reopening at about 12:30 a.m.

 Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Hit-and-run collision reported on Racho Penasquitos Blvd

SAN DIEGO, CA – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a hit-and-run collision involving a semi-truck Thursday afternoon.

The accident occurred within the 12800 block of Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard just west of I-15 at about 1:15 p.m, according to the CHP.

Initial reports were of the semi striking another vehicle while attempting to merge onto the roadway. The driver of the truck promptly left the scene of the incident before authorities arrived.

No injuries were reported as an immediate result of the crash. We will continue to follow this developing story for any updates should they be released to the public.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Several lanes blocked following collision on I-15

SAN DIEGO, CA – At least five lanes were blocked along I-15 following a late-night collision Wednesday.

The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. within the southbound lanes of I-15 north of the exit to Mira Mesa Boulevard, according to Caltrans.

SB I-15 north of Mira Mesa Blvd, five right lanes blocked due to a traffic collision.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) December 17, 2020

No injuries have been reported as an immediate result of the crash. However, the five right lanes were blocked for about an hour. They have since been reopened.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Vehicle fire shuts down I-5 on-ramp

SAN DIEGO, CA – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol were forced to close all lanes on a busy I-5 on-ramp following a vehicle fire Thursday evening.

According to Caltrans, the incident was reported at about 5:39 on the ramp from westbound State Route 905 to southbound I-5.

WB SR-905 ramp to SB I-5, all lanes closed due a fire.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) December 11, 2020

No injuries were reported as an immediate result of the blaze. However, the ramp was shut down for about an hour, reopening at about 6:40 p.m.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Collision blocks multiple lanes along I-5

SAN DIEGO, CA – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol were forced to block off two lanes on I-5 following a collision Thursday night.

According to Caltrans, the incident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m within the northbound lanes of the interstate just south of the exit to Palomar Street.

NB I-5 south of Palomar St., two left lanes blocked due to a traffic collision.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) December 4, 2020

Details regarding the cause of the crash or if any injuries were sustained as a result have yet to be released to the public.

The two left lanes were shut down for about an hour, reopening by 9:30 p.m.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Victim identified in fatal crash on I-5 near San Ysidro

SAN DIEGO, CA – A woman from Tijuana was killed as the result of a multi-vehicle rear-end collision along I-5 last Wednesday evening.

According to Fox 5 San Diego, the incident occurred in the southbound lanes of  I-5 near San Ysidro when 22-year-old Damariz Rosas failed to notice stopped or slowed traffic in front of her and collided with the rear of another vehicle.

Footage from the scene depicts firefighters working to free the woman from her vehicle for some time following the crash. Rosas was then transported to UCSD Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.

An officer with the San Diego Police Department sustained minor injuries in the wreck. It is unclear whether they were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Traffic deaths spike despite pandemic

SAN DIEGO, CA – The California Department of Transportation is using its platform to promote safety on the roads.

An NBC News discussed the high percentage of traffic deaths seen across the county, even amidst the pandemic.

Caltrans provided a link to this article in their Twitter feed, reminding drivers that speed limits are designed to keep everyone safe.

https://t.co/OLRgTw7XTV An empty freeway isn’t a permission to speed. Driving the speed limit keeps everyone safe, just like wearing a mask.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) July 24, 2020

Traffic deaths have been on the decline in recent years due in part to new safety features on cars. However, speeding on empty roads, combined with a lower level of enforcement to protect officers from COVID-19 exposure, has changed the trend for the worse.

In May, the crash fatalities climbed by more than 23 percent.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.