Driver seriously injured after car collides with semi truck in La Jolla
Early Thursday morning in La Jolla, a driver sustained severe injuries after their car collided with the back of a semi-truck, as confirmed by authorities. San Diego Police responded to a call about the crash near North Torrey Pines Road. The vehicle became lodged underneath the semi-truck, requiring a complex rescue operation to extract the driver, who was found with serious injuries. The driver was alive but the injuries were severe, prompting urgent medical attention. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department managed the rescue efforts, while the SDPD led the crash investigation and traffic management. The incident caused significant traffic delays, leading to the issuance of a SIG Alert by the California Highway Patrol. Cleanup efforts lasted until the morning, with a tow truck removing the damaged vehicle around 6:30 a.m. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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