TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound lanes of SR-52 near I-805 are shut down after a deadly wrong-way crash.
You are watching a livestream of NBC 7 News Today in the player above. This story will be interspersed with other top news stories, weather and traffic.
A deadly wrong-way crash shut down a busy San Diego freeway during Friday's morning commute, according to California Highway Patrol. Westbound lanes of state Route 52 just east of Interstate 805 were shut down at about 2:45 a.m. after a head-on crash between a black truck and a red car. Lanes were still closed at 6 a.m.
Video of the grisly crash showed the truck flipped on its side and what was left of a mangled red car. According to reports, the black truck was traveling the wrong way on westbound SR-52 when the two vehicles crashed head-on.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
California awards nearly $12M to San Diego to build homes for homelessThe City of San Diego was awarded nearly $12 million from the state's Project Homekey program as the city works to combat chronic homelessness, according to a press release from the mayor's office.
Read more »
California Attorney General commends San Diego 'red flag laws' aimed at preventing gun violenceCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Diego on Thursday and commended the region for its efforts to prevent gun violence through red flag laws.
Read more »
Our favorite San Diego gourmet ice cream shopsWhile there are plenty of ice cream places in San Diego, there are some that stand out thanks to creative flavors, natural ingredients and inviting atmospheres.
Read more »
Bills punter Matt Araiza, 2 San Diego State teammates accused of gang rape in civil suitThe lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court on Thursday, accuses the trio of gang-raping a then-17-year-old girl at an off-campus party last fall at a home where Araiza had been living.
Read more »
San Diego Zoo welcomes male baby rhino, celebrates breeding initiativeSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Zoo has welcomed a small but mighty addition to its safari park. A baby male white rhino was born Aug. 6 to two of the zoo's adult rhinos, according to zoo officials.
Read more »
Cal Quantrill, Cleveland Guardians stifle San Diego 7-0Jose Ramirez hit two home runs in this shutout.
Read more »