2 Dead in Wrong-Way Crash on 5 Freeway near L Street [Chula Vista, CA]

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Crash on 5 Freeway near L Street in Chula Vista

 
CHULA VISTA, CA (February 04, 2020) — A wrong-way crash on 5 Freeway near L Street in Chula Vista left at least two people dead Saturday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, they received reports about the accident at 4:55 a.m. A preliminary investigation found that the wrong-way vehicle had its lights off while it traveled north on southbound 5 Freeway.
 
The officials confirmed that two people died in the crash. Emergency personnel transported a third person to the hospital with serious injuries.
 
The crash also damaged a dozen vehicles. Seven of them were directly involved, while the other five were damaged by debris.
 
Meantime, the southbound lanes were closed during the investigation and emergency response.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the victims.

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