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Incident at San Ysidro Port of Entry Results in Fatality

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There was an incident this afternoon at the San Ysidro Port of Entry at about 2 p.m. that resulted in fatal injuries. A 27-year-old male, driving a grey sedan traveling northbound from Mexico at a high rate of speed, collided with a metal arm gate in a closed vehicle lane. There were no other injuries reported on the U.S. side. California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. 

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  • Last Modified: October 5, 2022