A man died last week after experiencing a medical emergency while driving on Interstate 5 in San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred on the northbound side of I-5, though the precise location remains unspecified. Authorities were alerted to the situation and responded to assist the driver, but were unable to save his life. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details surrounding the medical emergency have not been released. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause of death, and a full report is pending. The Medical Examiner’s Office notes that information released is a public service and subject to change as the investigation progresses. Copies of completed reports can be requested by contacting the office at 858-694-2895 or via email at records.MX@sdcounty.ca.gov.
This incident adds to a recent series of medical emergencies reported in the San Diego area. Another incident near State Route 163 and I-5 resulted in an unidentified man being found dead, with the cause of death also currently under investigation, according to reports.
The San Diego Police Department provides online access to information about active police calls dispatched by the Communication Center, updated every five minutes. However, this dispatch information does not appear to be directly related to the I-5 incident. The Sheriff’s Department also maintains a public listing of calls for service, but it is unclear if this includes details about the medical emergency on the interstate.
Authorities emphasize that event type classifications in calls for service are based on initial dispatcher information and may not reflect the final outcome of an investigation. The incidents listed are intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for statistical crime data.
The Medical Examiner’s Office handles cases that receive significant media attention and provides updates as the investigation unfolds. Further information regarding this case will be released when the investigation is complete.
