A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred last night on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 near the Interstate 805 interchange in San Diego, CA. The incident took place around 9:35 PM on January 18, 2025, when one driver claimed that the other intentionally collided with her vehicle. Both drivers subsequently pulled over to the right-hand shoulder.
Witnesses reported that the driver of the vehicle alleged to have caused the collision appeared intoxicated and exited her car to confront the other driver. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, and fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
By 10:40 PM, a tow truck was called to assist with the situation. One of the vehicles was impounded under California Vehicle Code 22651L by 11:31 PM. Initially, the incident was classified as a hit-and-run, but it was later reclassified as a traffic collision with no injuries by the California Highway Patrol.
All emergency units cleared the scene by early morning on January 19, 2025, allowing traffic to resume normal flow. Motorists in the area experienced minimal delays as the situation was managed efficiently by the responding agencies. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of reckless behavior on the road.