Wrong-Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-15 Freeway in Escondido
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif., (May 23, 2026) — A wrong-way driving incident resulted in a multi-vehicle collision on I-15 Freeway South, near Via Rancho Parkway, in Escondido, California. The crash occurred on May 22nd at around 8:15 p.m. when a vehicle reportedly traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway collided with several other vehicles.
According to the incident report, at least four vehicles were involved in the collision, one of which was overturned. Witnesses observed the vehicle attempting to correct its course after initially driving against traffic in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, leading to the chaotic scene.
Emergency responders, including units from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), quickly arrived on the scene. By 8:37 p.m., multiple units were actively managing the situation, flaring out lanes 1 and 2 while keeping lanes 3 and 4 open to ensure traffic flow. California Towing was notified and expected to arrive approximately 25 minutes from the time of notification.
Several vehicles sustained major damage in the incident. However, specific details regarding the makes and models of the vehicles involved, as well as the extent of any injuries, are yet to be disclosed.
The CHP report stated witnesses saw two Chevrolet Cameros driving recklessly before the collision, however, it’s unknown if that’s what caused the accident, and those vehicles were not involved in the crash.
Finally, the incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Authorities are seeking any additional witnesses who may have seen the events leading up to the crash.
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