Drivers on State Route 67 in Lakeside got an unexpected close-up with a small aircraft today, when a single-engine private plane made an emergency landing on the highway near the Winter Gardens Boulevard exit. The plane rolled to a stop with one wing jutting into the slow lane, choking traffic and drawing a rapid response from authorities. Officials had not immediately released details about why the plane came down on the roadway or whether anyone was injured.
What Officials Reported
According to FOX 5 San Diego, the California Highway Patrol said the single-engine private aircraft ended up on SR-67 near the Winter Gardens Boulevard exit, with its wing blocking part of the slow lane. The outlet, which credited KUSI for on-the-ground reporting, noted that emergency responders were working to secure the scene and manage traffic around the disabled plane.
Caltrans Camera Footage
A Caltrans traffic camera captured images of the aircraft resting on the highway. Caltrans lists the Winter Gardens cameras for SR-67 in its streaming video index, and local newsrooms tapped that live feed to show the plane clearly visible as an obstruction in the roadway.
Investigation And Travel Impact
FOX 5 San Diego reported that the California Highway Patrol warned of traffic slowdowns while crews worked to remove the aircraft, advising drivers in the Lakeside area to expect lingering delays even after the initial response. As of the station’s report, officials had not released additional information about the condition of the plane or the status of the pilot.
