San Diego, CA (July 28, 2026) — A late-morning multi-vehicle crash disrupted northbound I-5 near the SR-52 interchange in San Diego on Monday, July 27.
California Highway Patrol dispatch records show the collision was reported around 11 a.m. near the southern SR-52 connection, also identified as La Jolla Parkway. The initial information described a two-vehicle crash involving a Honda sedan and another passenger vehicle.
Dispatch updates identified the vehicles as a gray Honda Civic and a Kia sedan. Both were moved to the right shoulder, while a passing officer later reported that lanes 4 and 5 were blocked near the scene.
Emergency medical personnel and towing services were requested. A Honda Civic required towing, and all lanes were reported open by approximately 11:30 a.m.
Authorities continue reviewing the cause of the crash. We hope everyone affected makes a full recovery.
Where the Collision Happened: Northbound I-5 Near SR-52
The I-5 and SR-52 interchange connects two heavily traveled routes in the San Diego area. Northbound drivers approaching the junction encounter traffic on I-5 and vehicles positioning for nearby freeway connections.
Interchange traffic can involve merging, lane changes, and sudden speed changes. A collision in the outside lanes may also affect drivers preparing to enter or exit the freeway system.
What We Know
- The crash was reported around 11 a.m. on Monday.
- At least two vehicles were involved.
- A Honda Civic and a Kia sedan were identified.
- Both vehicles were moved to the right shoulder.
- Lanes 4 and 5 were reported blocked.
- Emergency medical personnel and towing services were requested.
- All lanes reopened by approximately 11:30 a.m.
How Lane Blockages Can Create Additional Freeway Hazards
A crash that leaves vehicles or debris in more than one interstate lane can force approaching traffic to slow or merge with little warning. Those movements may increase the risk of secondary contact as drivers move away from the blocked area.
The lane positions near the SR-52 interchange will help investigators determine where the vehicles first made contact and how they moved afterward. Damage to the Honda and Kia may also show the angle and sequence of impact.
How This Crash Is Investigated
CHP investigators may compare vehicle damage with debris, tire marks, and the locations where the vehicles stopped. Those details can help establish whether the collision occurred during a lane change, a slowdown, or another freeway movement.
Statements from the drivers and witnesses may be reviewed alongside the physical evidence. Because the initial dispatch descriptions changed as responders arrived, the completed collision report may provide a clearer account of the sequence of events.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Collision
People involved in a California freeway collision should preserve photographs, towing paperwork, repair estimates, medical records, and insurance correspondence. The official report may help clarify vehicle positions and the investigating officer’s findings after early dispatch information is updated.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or through a CHP 190 request submitted by mail or in person. The collision report form is CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form.
The online portal fee is $22. Mail and in-person requests cost $10 per 25 pages through CHP. A report becomes available after the investigating officer files it, and the portal indicates when it is ready.
Under Vehicle Code § 20012, eligible parties of interest include drivers, passengers, vehicle or property owners, parents or guardians, and legal or insurance representatives. California collision reports are not public records and remain restricted to eligible parties, with no fixed public-release window.
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