San Diego, CA (September 22, 2024) – Emergency crews from San Diego responded late Saturday night to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Interstate 5 southbound near the Imperial Ave exit. The collision occurred around 10:45 p.m. and prompted a significant response from both police and fire departments.
According to dispatch audio from San Diego City Police and Fire, the crash occurred near the intersection of I-5 South and Imperial Ave, close to cross streets Island Ave and NJ St. Multiple emergency units were deployed to the scene, where they encountered injured occupants requiring immediate medical assistance.
Paramedics provided urgent aid to individuals suffering a variety of injuries and transported at least one person to a local hospital for further evaluation. Fire crews worked to stabilize the scene and clear disabled vehicles from the roadway, which had been partially blocked due to the collision.
Authorities have not released specific details regarding the number of vehicles involved or the cause of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, and no citations or arrests have been announced at this time.
Traffic along the southbound lanes of I-5 was impacted for more than an hour as crews worked in the dark to manage the scene and ensure safety for all involved.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this crash, and we hope for a full recovery for the individuals who were injured.
