Multi-vehicle crash closes two lanes on I-805 SB in University City

Publish Date: 2023/08/25

SAN DIEGO, CA — Multiple vehicles were involved in a wreck Wednesday evening on Interstate 805 in San Diego’s University City area, according to Caltrans San Diego.

The accident took place on the southbound side of I-805 approaching Exit 23 to State Route 52. It was first recorded by Caltrans at 5:35 p.m.

Officials have not released any information regarding the cause of the collision or the involved parties, but the two left southbound lanes were blocked for about 25 minutes.

SB I-805 at SR-52, left two lanes blocked due to a multi-vehicle traffic collision.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) August 24, 2023

By 6:00 p.m., crews had cleared the scene from the interstate, leaving all travel lanes restored to traffic.

Update: SB I-805 at SR-52, all lanes open.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) August 24, 2023

Local agencies have not confirmed any injuries linked to the incident.

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