A car traveling southbound on Interstate 5 near Balboa Avenue in San Diego went off the freeway early Wednesday morning and landed on its side in a backyard, prompting a SIG Alert and shutting down a lane during the morning commute.
The vehicle left the roadway near Mission Bay, at Garnet and Balboa, before coming to rest on its side behind the property, according to 10News. The outlet reported the SIG Alert was issued Wednesday morning after the crash sent the vehicle into the backyard. As reported by the New York Post, the car was seen pinned against a wall behind storage sheds and appeared to have front-end damage.
Lane Closure Snarls Morning Commute
The number 4 lane was expected to be closed for several hours as crews worked the scene, per the same 10News account. The Post's report, citing KGTV, noted the crash closed a portion of I-5 during the morning commute, adding to delays for drivers heading through the area.
ABC10 News posted video showing a white sedan resting on its side in the predawn hours, according to the Post's reporting. It remains unclear whether anyone was injured in the crash, and the cause of the vehicle leaving the freeway has not been determined.
Investigation Still Underway
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, per the Post, which also reported that it had reached out to the agency for additional information. No further details on what caused the car to leave the freeway have been released as the investigation continues.
