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SAN DIEGO, San Diego County, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 — Two vehicles collided Thursday afternoon, October 22, on northbound Interstate 805 near Market Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported to involve injuries, though the extent has not been released.
The CHP said the call came in before 4 p.m. and described a gray SUV and a dark sedan stopped on the right shoulder following the collision. The agency's incident log initially listed the crash as a collision with no injuries before updating it to an injury crash with units en route.
It is not clear how many people were hurt or how serious the injuries are. Emergency crews responded to the scene near the northbound off-ramp at Market Street, and traffic in the area was reportedly affected while the vehicles remained on the shoulder.
The incident remains under review. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for San Diego, CA
This crash happened at Interstate 805 and Market Street in San Diego, CA. Our San Diego, CA crash reports and road safety guide brings together police report details, local crash data and trauma care information in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does weather or road condition play a role in crashes like this? Wet pavement, poor lighting, or debris can affect traction and reaction time, though it's not yet known whether conditions were a factor in this crash.
What should someone do right after a car accident? Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver while waiting for officers to arrive.
Where do most traffic collisions happen? A large share occur on highways and off-ramps where vehicles merge, slow suddenly, or change speed quickly, conditions similar to those near this interchange.
What to Do After a Car Accident in San Diego, CA
If you're involved in a crash on a San Diego freeway, try to pull onto the shoulder if your vehicle can move safely and turn on hazard lights. Call 911 right away, even if injuries aren't obvious, since some symptoms appear hours later. Get checked by a medical professional, keep a record of what happened while details are fresh, and file a report with the California Highway Patrol if one isn't already generated at the scene. Give yourself time to recover, and don't rush decisions about vehicle repairs or medical care in the days that follow.
