08/22/2026
Car crash on trolley tracks causes delays• Chula Vista
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — At approximately 5:41 p.m. on August 21, the Chula Vista Police Department, along with the Chula Vista Fire Department, responded to a reported traffic collision involving a vehicle on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Palomar Street and Industrial Boulevard.
During the incident, Chula Vista police officers reportedly used a police vehicle to push the disabled vehicle off the railroad tracks and away from the immediate danger area.
All parties were able to exit the vehicle. One male was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The extent of his injuries has not been released.
A vehicle involved in the collision was also reported to have children inside at the time of the incident. No additional information regarding the children has been made available to the public.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear, and additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.