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UNIVERSITY CITY, San Diego County, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 — One person died and several others were hurt on Monday morning, November 9, after six vehicles collided on an interstate off-ramp in the University City area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. on the ramp from northbound I-5 to Genesee Avenue. A San Diego police officer who arrived at the scene performed CPR on a person with severe injuries. That person was taken to a hospital and died there.
The ramp was shut down for more than an hour and reopened to traffic around 9:45 a.m., according to the CHP.
Multiple people were taken to hospitals for treatment after the crash.
The CHP's investigation into the crash remains open. Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life, and we wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What factors make a crash more likely to be fatal?
Outcomes tend to depend on how many vehicles are involved, the speed at impact, and whether occupants were wearing seat belts. Multi-vehicle pileups on ramps or highways usually add risk because following vehicles may not have time to stop.
How does speed affect whether someone survives a crash?
Higher speeds mean more force transferred in a collision, which raises the chance of serious injury or death. Even modest reductions in speed can change the outcome of a crash.
Why does seat belt use matter so much?
Seat belts keep occupants from being thrown inside or out of the vehicle during a collision, which lowers the risk of severe injury in a crash like this one.
What should families do after a fatal crash?
Families can contact the investigating agency, in this case the CHP, for updates on the investigation and for information on obtaining an official crash report once one is completed.
