Chula Vista, CA (January 16, 2026) – One man was injured in a rear-end accident involving a rideshare vehicle on Thursday afternoon in Chula Vista. The incident took place on H St near the 9100 block, just before 2:00 p.m.
Responding crews evaluated a 35-year-old man who was riding as a passenger when the vehicle was struck from behind. He sustained neck and chest pain and was transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care. According to reports, the man remained conscious and stable throughout the transport process.
The roadway remained partially accessible while responders assisted at the scene and cleared the involved vehicles. No additional injuries were confirmed, and information about the driver of the striking vehicle has not been released.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the crash. Rear-end collisions are often linked to distracted driving or failure to maintain a proper distance, though no official cause has been determined at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the injured passenger, and we hope for his full recovery.
