San Diego, CA (January 26, 2026) – A 42-year-old man was hospitalized following a rear-end collision that occurred on January 26 at the intersection of Balboa Ave and Convoy St in San Diego, according to emergency response audio. The crash took place shortly before 2 a.m. and involved a vehicle that was stopped when it was struck from behind.
The impact was reported at an estimated speed of 25 to 35 miles per hour. The driver of the vehicle that was hit was wearing a seatbelt and did not experience airbag deployment. However, the patient did report a brief loss of consciousness and was experiencing intermittent numbness in both his arms and legs.
Medics noted visible reddening to his right eye and a small abrasion across the bridge of his nose. Emergency crews placed the patient under spinal precautions and transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation. His pain level was described as moderate to severe during movement, and additional monitoring was conducted en route.
We wish the injured individual a full and timely recovery.
