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San Diego, CA (July 28, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle rollover crash on Monday morning, July 27, on northbound Interstate 5 near the State Route 56 interchange in San Diego.
According to the California Highway Patrol incident log, the collision was reported shortly before 7:45 a.m. and involved three to four vehicles. Initial reports indicated one vehicle rolled over and came to rest on its roof in the No. 1 lane, blocking both the HOV and left travel lanes.
Responding officers later identified the vehicles involved as a black Toyota 4Runner, a blue Honda Accord, and a blue Rivian. Witnesses at the scene attempted to help occupants out of the overturned Honda before emergency responders arrived.
Fire crews and Metro Command personnel responded to assist those involved, while tow trucks were dispatched to remove the overturned vehicle and other damaged vehicles from the freeway. Traffic management signs were activated to warn approaching motorists of the incident.
Authorities have not released information regarding injuries or the cause of the crash. The collision remains under investigation. We are thinking of everyone involved and hope anyone injured makes a full and speedy recovery.
Why Freeway Rollover Crashes Carry Large Emergency Responses?
Rollover collisions on busy freeways can create dangerous conditions for motorists and emergency responders, particularly when overturned vehicles block multiple lanes. These crashes require coordinated efforts by firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, and tow operators to safely assist occupants and reopen the roadway.
Investigators typically examine vehicle damage, roadway evidence, witness statements, and electronic crash data to determine how the rollover occurred. In multi-vehicle collisions, establishing the sequence of impacts is an important part of the investigation.
Motorists are urged to slow down and move over when approaching crash scenes to help protect emergency personnel and reduce the risk of secondary collisions.
