Four people were rushed to local hospitals last night after a three-vehicle crash near F Street and 15th Street in Downtown San Diego, with one patient reported in critical condition. Police said one person was arrested on suspicion of DUI, and the collision shut down the busy intersection while officers and emergency crews worked the scene.
The San Diego Police Department said the intersection was closed in all directions and warned drivers that those exiting westbound SR‑94 into downtown could feel the impact. Officers described it as a serious-injury crash and urged motorists to steer clear of the area while medics treated the injured and traffic and tow units cleared the wreckage.
Officers are investigating a serious injury traffic collision at F Street and 15th Street. The intersection is shut down in all directions, impacting drivers exiting westbound SR-94 into downtown. The closure is for an unknown duration, so please avoid the area and use alternate… pic.twitter.com/iwDHZ1Uey2
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) January 25, 2026
According to NBC 7 San Diego, four people were transported to area hospitals, and one remained in critical condition. The outlet reported the crash involved three vehicles and that one person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Officials had not released the names of those involved or fuller medical updates at the time of the initial reports.
Intersection Was Recently Flagged For Safety Work
The corner of F Street and 15th Street was recently listed among the city’s high-crash locations targeted for quick safety upgrades, according to high-crash locations. City engineers have recommended measures such as brighter crosswalks and signal adjustments at several downtown intersections as part of a Vision Zero push to reduce injury collisions.
Investigation And Legal Status
One person was arrested on suspicion of DUI, an allegation that does not mean formal charges have been filed, NBC 7 San Diego reported. The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is handling the investigation and may release additional information once officers finish processing the scene.
Police asked drivers to avoid the intersection and use alternate routes while it remains closed, warning that backups could affect routes into downtown from the SR‑94 exit. Anyone with video or information about the crash was urged to contact San Diego police as investigators work to determine what led up to the collision.
