Major Injuries Sustained in National City Car Accident on 5 Freeway near Mile Of Cars Way Off-Ramp
National City, California (January 8, 2020) – Major injuries were sustained following a two-car accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon on 5 Freeway in National City, according to authorities.
The crash happened at around 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 in the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway at the Mile Of Cars Way exit.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck involved a black vehicle and a small silver vehicle. Details of what led up to the crash are unknown at this time.
Authorities said the crash resulted in major injuries. However, the total number of victims and their names were not immediately disclosed.
Both vehicles were towed from the site of the crash.
The accident remains under investigation by the CHP.