Mission Valley Crash on Interstate 8 Freeway at Texas Street

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (May 5, 2026) — A two-vehicle crash in the Mission Valley area occurred Tuesday afternoon on the Interstate 8 Freeway East at the Texas Street onramp in San Diego. The incident, reported on May 5th at approximately 4:40 p.m., involved a grey Honda Civic and a red sedan, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The collision initially blocked the offramp, with both vehicles obstructing traffic. Authorities reported major front-end damage to the red Kia involved in the crash. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported, with units reaching the location by 5:00 p.m.

One party involved in the crash was reported as unresponsive in the red sedan, prompting an upgrade from a traffic collision to a minor injury situation. However, officials later confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening.

The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions, with the California Highway Patrol working to clear the scene and reopen the onramp. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and authorities are seeking witnesses to provide additional information.

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