1 Dead, 5 injured At Border Near Otay Mesa

OTAY MESA, CA — One man died Friday after attempting to climb the U.S.- Mexico Border fence in Otay Mesa, authorities reported Friday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, San Diego Fire-Rescue and San Diego police responded to the scene of the incident, which was reported around 5 a.m.

Authorities said one man was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people were transported to a hospital. Authorities did not indicate whether they were injured in a fall.

No other information was released.

— City News Service