San Diego, CA (January 5, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision near the UC San Diego area left one man injured late Wednesday morning, prompting a medical response and brief traffic disruption on Campus Point Drive.
The crash occurred on January 4, when a four-door minivan driven by an adult male was struck on the driver’s side while entering an intersection near the university. The man, who was wearing a seatbelt, self-extricated from the vehicle and reported chest pain following the impact.
Emergency crews from Engine 10 and Medic 18 responded to the scene, assessing both involved drivers. The injured man was transported to Mercy Hospital for further evaluation. The second driver declined medical transport and was treated on scene.
Initial details suggest the collision happened at moderate speed, around 25 mph, and resulted in front-end damage to the minivan. There was no report of loss of consciousness or medication complications.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the cause of the collision, and the incident remains under investigation.
We wish the injured individual a full and swift recovery.
