A pre-dawn crash in La Jolla left one driver clinging to life today after a sedan barreled into a semi tractor-trailer and became pinned beneath it, shutting down a stretch of North Torrey Pines Road for hours as crews worked in the dark to pull the motorist from the wreckage.
Predawn Crash Near Scripps Clinic
The collision was reported around 2:50 AM in the 10000 block of North Torrey Pines Road near Scripps Clinic, where a four-door Honda became wedged underneath a tractor-trailer, according to FOX5 San Diego. San Diego Fire-Rescue crews extricated the driver, who showed signs of life at the scene but suffered severe, life-threatening injuries, the outlet reports.
Tournament Week Traffic
The crash hit as the area was gearing up for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, which was scheduled to begin that day. The tournament's official site lists Jan. 29–Feb. 1 as the event dates, and notes that large crowds and security plans can complicate traffic and emergency access near the course. Organizers and city partners typically stage traffic and security operations during tournament week, according to the Farmers Insurance Open.
Traffic Alerts and Cleanup
The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the affected stretch of North Torrey Pines Road as responders worked to clear the mangled sedan and stabilize the scene. A tow truck was seen removing the impacted vehicle around 6:30 AM, and officials expected cleanup and reopening to take several hours while investigators processed the site and the cause of the crash remained under investigation, per FOX5 San Diego.
Investigation Underway
San Diego police handled traffic control around the closure while investigators worked to piece together how the collision unfolded. Authorities have released few additional details, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Diego Police Department as the inquiry continues.
