Fatal Fiery Accident on I-5 in Chula Vista Claims One Life

Fatal Fiery Accident on I-5 in Chula Vista Claims One Life

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: March 25, 2024

One fatality reported

"One person has died in a fiery accident on I-5 in Chula Vista Sunday evening, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when a BMW overturned and caught fire. Despite receiving CPR at the scene, the occupant of the vehicle did not survive.

Traffic was redirected off the highway for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the area. Caltrans reported that all southbound lanes of I-5 near Main were blocked following the crash, with traffic being rerouted onto Palomar Street. By 7:20 p.m., all lanes had reopened.

Further details about the accident have not been released at this time."

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
Unnamed victim
Vehicles:
BMW
Fatality:
YES
State:
California
City:
Chula Vista
Location:
SB I-5, just north of Main, Chula Vista, California
Time of Incident:
5 p.m.

SB I-5, just north of Main, Chula Vista, California

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