La Jolla, CA (January 16, 2026) – A middle-aged man sustained injuries late on Monday night following a multi-vehicle collision near Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, according to emergency response reports.
The accident occurred at approximately 10:51 p.m. Authorities arrived at the scene to find a sedan with deployed airbags and the driver reporting chest pain. The man, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was treated at the scene before being transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital for further medical evaluation.
According to initial information gathered by responders, the driver did acknowledge having consumed alcohol earlier in the evening, though no further details regarding quantity or impairment were immediately available.
Multiple vehicles were involved in the collision, but no additional injuries were confirmed at the scene. The extent of vehicle damage has not been disclosed.
Law enforcement is continuing to investigate the crash and assess whether impairment played a role in the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver as he receives care and begins recovery.
