San Diego

Woman Suffers Leg Injury in 30-Foot Drop near Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego

AI Assisted Icon
Published on October 09, 2023
Woman Suffers Leg Injury in 30-Foot Drop near Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San DiegoSource: Google Street View

Earlier today, a woman attempting to cross from Mexico into San Diego fell from a 30-foot border fence.

The Times of San Diego reports that the accident, which took place near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry amidst heavy fog, resulted in a severe leg injury.

Accompanied by another woman, both were detected by San Diego Border Patrol agents. Following the woman's fall, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department was dispatched, swiftly arriving at the scene.

While the injured woman was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, her companion was apprehended by Border Patrol, as reported by NBC San Diego.