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SAN DIEGO, San Diego County, Calif., Nov. 7, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Friday morning, November 6, when two Nissan vehicles collided on northbound I-805 near Imperial Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened in the number one lane of northbound I-805 just south of Imperial Avenue. Dispatch logs show a teal Nissan sedan collided with another Nissan, described as a Maxima, in that lane. One occupant reportedly suffered a possible neck injury, and the reports indicate a request to have that person checked for neck pain. A second person was also reported hurt in the crash.
Responding CHP units initially had difficulty locating the vehicles, with one unit radioing that it could see the cars from the southbound side of the freeway, dispatch records show. Within several minutes, officers confirmed the vehicles had come to rest in or near the carpool lane, and the crash was logged as a traffic hazard blocking that lane while units worked the scene.
The CHP has not released further details on what led to the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries commonly result from car accidents like this one?
Neck and back injuries are common in collisions involving sudden impact, along with cuts, bruises, and, in more serious cases, head or spinal injuries. Even crashes that look minor can cause lingering neck pain from the sudden jolt to a driver's head and neck.
What typically causes crashes in highway carpool or HOV lanes?
Collisions in HOV lanes usually involve following too closely, sudden lane changes, or one driver misjudging the speed of merging traffic. Investigators review factors like speed, visibility, and driver attention before determining a cause.
How does speed affect the severity of a crash?
Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of any impact, which generally means more serious injuries and more vehicle damage. Even modest increases in speed can substantially raise the energy involved in a collision.
Why is distracted driving considered particularly dangerous on freeways?
At freeway speeds, a few seconds of inattention can cover a long distance, leaving a driver no time to brake or steer away from a hazard. This makes even brief distractions, like checking a phone, a serious risk on high-speed roads.
