San Diego, CA (January 5, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a report of traumatic injuries involving a box truck near E San Ysidro Boulevard Wednesday evening, prompting a swift medical response in the border-area community.
The incident occurred on January 3, though details remain limited based on dispatch audio from Engine 29 and San Diego Fire. Emergency personnel were sent to the scene shortly after 5:23 p.m. following reports of a serious injury involving a box truck, though the exact nature of the incident—whether it was a vehicle collision or workplace injury—was not specified.
It was confirmed that traumatic injuries had occurred, but the number of individuals involved, the severity of injuries, and the circumstances leading up to the event were not available at the time of dispatch. Additional updates from authorities have not yet been released.
San Ysidro Boulevard, a heavily trafficked area near the U.S.–Mexico border, was expected to be impacted as first responders worked in the area.
We hope for a safe and full recovery for all involved, and will provide further information as it becomes available through official sources.
