Male and Female Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on 5 Freeway [San Diego, CA]

2 Pronounced Dead after 2-Car Accident near Highway 163 in San Diego

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (March 12, 2020) – Early Wednesday morning on March 11, a male and female were killed in a wrong-way collision on 5 Freeway.
 
Officers received reports of the crash around 1:15 a.m., on the northbound lanes of the freeway. Dispatchers arrived to the area near Highway 163, the California Highway Patrol revealed.
 
Two black sedans collided while one was driving the wrong-way. Both drivers were killed due to the impact of the collision.
 
The identities of those involved have not yet been released. However, authorities later confirmed that one of the drivers was a male and the other was female.
 
Authorities shut down all lanes of northbound 5 Freeway from 6th Street to Hawthorn Street during clean-up and preliminary investigation. However, the lanes were later reopened 6:45 a.m.
 
The events leading up to the crash as well as which driver was traveling the wrong way remain unclear.
 
Once available, more information will be given.
 
This incident is a reminder for drivers to stay focused and avoid dangerous distractions that can lead to serious accidents. It is also important to understand that the perverse actions of a reckless driver increases the likelihood of traffic collisions. Thus, it is important to drive defensively and abide by all driving laws.

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Our deepest thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased victims during this difficult time.

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