San Diego, CA (June 17, 2024) – A San Diego man has died after a rollover crash on Interstate 5 that took place on Monday, June 17.
First responders arrived at the scene of the one-car accident around 1:00 p.m. Monday after California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a Sig Alert for I-5 northbound near SeaWorld Drive. All lanes were initially closed to traffic but have since reopened. According to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, one person was ejected in the crash and was taken to the hospital; CHP later confirmed Monday evening that a 33-year-old man from San Diego died at the hospital after being ejected from the car. Traffic was backed up for hours while crews cleared the scene. An inquiry is underway to determine what caused the accident.
We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased man’s family.
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