A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 5 North near H Street in Chula Vista, CA, involving two vehicles: a gray Honda Civic and an unidentified white vehicle. The incident took place shortly after midnight, around 12:27 AM, when the white vehicle, suspected of racing, clipped the gray Honda Civic, leading to a major traffic collision.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where debris was scattered across multiple lanes. Authorities closed off the area for safety and cleanup. A tow truck was called to remove the gray Honda Civic, which remained at the scene for some time.
The H Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 was temporarily shut down, and lanes three, four, and five were closed for approximately one hour due to debris and ongoing cleanup efforts. The first two lanes were kept open to allow for some traffic movement.
As of now, the extent of injuries resulting from the collision remains unknown. Authorities issued a signal alert for the area, advising motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. The scene was cleared, and normal traffic patterns resumed by approximately 2:27 AM.
Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the area and remain aware of changing traffic conditions.