Hit-and-run collision reported on I-5 SB near Pacific Beach

Publish Date: 2022/03/25

SAN DIEGO, CA — A hit-and-run crash was reported Friday afternoon on Interstate 5 near San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood, according to California Highway Patrol.

The incident took place on the southbound lanes near Garnet Avenue and was first reported to CHP shortly before 3:49 p.m.

Details are limited, but the suspect vehicle struck both sides of the victim’s truck before fleeing the scene. The CHP traffic incident log indicates the suspect may have hit at least one other vehicle.

The reporting party was able to move their vehicle to a secondary location, suggesting minor to moderate property damage.

As of this writing, CHP has not confirmed any injuries in the crash.

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