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SAN DIEGO, San Diego County, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 — A two-vehicle crash blocked westbound Otay Mesa Road near Piper Ranch Road on Tuesday afternoon, October 27, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision involved a gray Toyota Matrix and a white Ford van.
The California Highway Patrol logged the crash shortly before 1 p.m. and flagged the scene as a traffic hazard for passing drivers. Units requested additional personnel from nearby areas to help manage vehicles involved and the response at the scene.
The extent of any injuries has not been released. It's not yet known how many people, if any, needed medical treatment or transport from the scene.
No information on the cause of the crash has been made public. The CHP has not said which direction of travel was impacted beyond the westbound lanes initially affected, and whether any lanes remained closed afterward was not confirmed.
This report reflects the information available at the time of publication and may be updated as the CHP releases more details.
We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
Crash Reports and Road Safety in San Diego, CA
This crash happened at Otay Mesa Road and Piper Ranch Road in San Diego, CA. Readers following crash news in San Diego County can find city-level information on our San Diego road safety and crash report page, including how to request a report.
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