Executive Summary
- Police pursuit began approx. 8:30 a.m. following reports of a trailer theft.
- Suspect vehicle became disabled near Pomerado Road, leading to a standoff.
- All lanes on I-15 northbound at Miramar Way are blocked as of 9 a.m.
- SDPD and CHP are coordinating traffic diversions and advising alternate routes.
SAN DIEGO — A police pursuit involving a reported stolen trailer resulted in a standoff on Interstate 15 northbound Tuesday morning, prompting a complete closure of the roadway as law enforcement officials worked to resolve the situation, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Authorities responded at approximately 8:30 a.m. to reports of a female suspect attempting to steal a trailer. Police stated that the suspect fled the area with the trailer attached to an SUV. When officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to yield, initiating a pursuit that extended onto the northbound lanes of the interstate.
According to department officials, the vehicle and trailer became disabled near Pomerado Road. Following the stop, police reported that the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, leading to a barricaded situation. As of 9 a.m., Caltrans confirmed that all lanes on northbound Interstate 15 at Miramar Way were blocked due to the incident.
Officers on the scene are currently working to de-escalate the situation. The San Diego Police Department is coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to manage traffic routes. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid I-15 northbound, Miramar Way, and Pomerado Road, and to seek alternate routes to alleviate congestion.
Operational Impact & Public Safety
The blockage of a major thoroughfare such as Interstate 15 during morning transit hours creates significant disruption to regional mobility and requires extensive coordination between municipal police and highway patrol units. In standoff scenarios on public freeways, standard law enforcement protocols dictate the establishment of a secure perimeter to ensure the safety of other motorists and bystanders, often necessitating full road closures regardless of traffic volume. The current focus remains on a safe tactical resolution while mitigating the downstream effects on the transportation network. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
