At least one person was killed in a multi-car crash Monday night along southbound Interstate 5, according to the CHP.
The crash was reported at around 10:36 p.m. near Palomar Street in Chula Vista.
A car stalled and was blocking the middle lanes of the freeway leading to a chain reaction crash, the CHP said.
An NBC 7 photojournalist at the scene counted 8 vehicles involved in the wreckage, including one sedan that was unrecognizable after being split in half. CHP confirmed 8 vehicles were involved.
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A Sig Alert was issued in the area after the left three lanes of I-5 were shut down while officers continued their investigation.
No details were available late Monday about the person killed. The San Diego County medical examiner's office will identify the person publicly after their family has been notified.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
