Two-car collision reported on I-5 offramp near US-MX border

Publish Date: 2021/09/27

SAN DIEGO, CA — A two-vehicle crash was reported Monday afternoon on an Interstate 5 offramp near San Diego’s Border area, according to California Highway Patrol.

The crash happened on the I-5 southbound offramp to Camino De La Plaza. It was first reported by CHP at around 1:11 p.m.

Few details have been made available at this time, but the accident involved a black Volkswagen Jetta and a gray Mercedes.

An ambulance was requested at the scene, though CHP has not confirmed any serious injuries.

By 1:25 p.m., the offramp remained at least partially blocked. A tow truck was en route to clear the Volkswagen, suggesting significant damage to at least one of the vehicles.

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