Elderly Driver Crashes on I-805, Traffic Disrupted

Solo Vehicle Collision on Interstate 805 North in San Diego, CA, Involves Elderly Driver

📍 San Diego, CA

📅 Published: December 16, 2024 at 05:06 PM

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San Diego, December 16, 2024 -

A solo vehicle collision occurred today on Interstate 805 North near the Governor Street off-ramp in San Diego, CA. The incident involved an elderly male driver who crashed into safety attenuators around 4:16 PM. Reports indicated that the vehicle was possibly smoking following the impact.

Emergency services arrived promptly to assess the situation, with the driver remaining inside the vehicle during the evaluation. Debris was present in the lanes, leading to traffic management efforts to ensure safety for other motorists. The vehicle, described as a gray sedan, was located in the general traffic lanes, where the safety attenuators were broken and displaced.

As emergency personnel continued their assessment, they moved all parties involved to the right side of the Governor off-ramp to facilitate ongoing evaluations. The exact nature of injuries is currently unknown, but emergency services are actively managing the scene to ensure the safety of the driver and other road users.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area due to the ongoing response efforts and debris in the lanes, which may impact traffic flow.

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