A deadly collision on southbound Interstate 805 in National City on the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2026, shut down the freeway’s southbound lanes. The California Highway Patrol said it was investigating the crash and urged drivers to find alternate routes while the scene was assessed. Caltrans later reported that the lanes had reopened, after several hours of delays.
According to Hoodline, CHP San Diego issued its alert at 7:19 a.m. for southbound I-805 north of Plaza Boulevard, and the outlet reported that officers were actively investigating. Hoodline noted that no information had been released on the number of vehicles involved, the identity of the victim or the cause. FOX 5 San Diego reported that a Sig Alert was issued shortly before 7 a.m. and that Caltrans said all southbound lanes reopened by 9:40 a.m. Details may change as authorities release more information.
