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Man dies in rollover crash on I-5 in Morena area

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Traffic crash closes northbound I-5 near SeaWorld San Diego
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A 33-year-old man died Monday afternoon in a solo vehicle crash on Interstate 5, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver lost control of his Toyota 4Runner while transitioning from I-5 southbound to I-8 eastbound, causing the vehicle to overturn, authorities said.

The man was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead later.

Three northbound lanes on I-5, just south of Sea World Drive, were closed due to the crash. authorities said.

Toxicology tests are pending to determine if alcohol or drugs were factors in the accident.

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