Semi-Truck Crash Disrupts Southbound I-5 Traffic in San Diego
A semi-truck crash on Thursday morning blocked lanes on southbound Interstate 5 at Camino De La Plaza in San Diego, impacting traffic into the morning rush hour.
San Diego, CA, September 17, 2026 —
A semi-truck was involved in a crash on Thursday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) in San Diego. The incident occurred at the Camino De La Plaza interchange.
The collision resulted in blocked lanes on the southbound I-5. Authorities reported that the blockage impacted traffic flow, particularly extending into the morning rush hour period. The exact number of lanes affected was not immediately specified.
Details regarding the specific time of the crash on Thursday morning, the cause of the incident, or whether there were any injuries were not provided.
Information concerning the duration of the lane closures, the timeline for clean-up efforts, or any detours implemented for affected drivers was also not available. The contractor involved in clearing the scene or any involved vehicles were not identified in the available information.
The crash occurred in San Diego, California, at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Camino De La Plaza. The event necessitated response from relevant authorities to manage the scene and address the traffic congestion.
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