Crime & Safety
1 Dead, 5 injured At Border Near Otay Mesa
Authorities said one man was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people were transported to a hospital.
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.
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No other information was released.
— City News Service