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Leak Into Creek After Crash

5700 Genesee Ave

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Summary

  • A blue Hyundai Tucson veered off a freeway offramp and ended up in a creek near Genesee Avenue in San Diego. Firefighters responded to a fuel spill at the scene, but no witnesses were present, and it is unclear how long the vehicle had been there. The car was found in approximately six inches of water.

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Officials also checked the wooded area for anyone who may have been thrown from the vehicle, per CHP.

A tow truck with 100 feet of cable was requested.

The vehicle did not have deployed airbags.

Crews also found skid marks and a piece of undercarriage.

Park rangers said oil or gas had leaked into the creek.

The vehicle was about 6 inches deep in water.

Early reports said a witness was at the crash scene, but later updates said officers could not find any witness and did not know how long the vehicle had been there.

A blue Hyundai Tucson went off an offramp and ended up in the middle of a creek.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5700 Genesee Ave.

Officials also checked the wooded area for anyone who may have been thrown from the vehicle, per CHP.

A tow truck with 100 feet of cable was requested.

The vehicle did not have deployed airbags.

Crews also found skid marks and a piece of undercarriage.

Park rangers said oil or gas had leaked into the creek.

The vehicle was about 6 inches deep in water.

Early reports said a witness was at the crash scene, but later updates said officers could not find any witness and did not know how long the vehicle had been there.

A blue Hyundai Tucson went off an offramp and ended up in the middle of a creek.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5700 Genesee Ave.

Officials also checked the wooded area for anyone who may have been thrown from the vehicle, per CHP.

A tow truck with 100 feet of cable was requested.

The vehicle did not have deployed airbags.

Crews also found skid marks and a piece of undercarriage.

Park rangers said oil or gas had leaked into the creek.

The vehicle was about 6 inches deep in water.

Early reports said a witness was at the crash scene, but later updates said officers could not find any witness and did not know how long the vehicle had been there.

A blue Hyundai Tucson went off an offramp and ended up in the middle of a creek.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5700 Genesee Ave.

Officials also checked the wooded area for anyone who may have been thrown from the vehicle, per CHP.

A tow truck with 100 feet of cable was requested.

The vehicle did not have deployed airbags.

Crews also found skid marks and a piece of undercarriage.

Park rangers said oil or gas had leaked into the creek.

The vehicle was about 6 inches deep in water.

Early reports said a witness was at the crash scene, but later updates said officers could not find any witness and did not know how long the vehicle had been there.

A blue Hyundai Tucson went off an offramp and ended up in the middle of a creek.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5700 Genesee Ave.

Officials also checked the wooded area for anyone who may have been thrown from the vehicle, per CHP.

A tow truck with 100 feet of cable was requested.

The vehicle did not have deployed airbags.

Crews also found skid marks and a piece of undercarriage.

Park rangers said oil or gas had leaked into the creek.

The vehicle was about 6 inches deep in water.

Early reports said a witness was at the crash scene, but later updates said officers could not find any witness and did not know how long the vehicle had been there.

A blue Hyundai Tucson went off an offramp and ended up in the middle of a creek.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5700 Genesee Ave.

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SDFD DISP 7B · Apr 12, 10:14AM · 0:19
Code. Engine 9. Fuel spill. 7 Juliet, 7 Kilo. 5700 Genesee Avenue. Cross streets, State Route 52 ramp and State Route 52 eastbound. Engine 9. 7 Juliet, 7 Kilo.
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