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Driver caught asleep at the wheel in middle of 5 Freeway in Encinitas, video shows
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· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), which reported on the details of the asleep driver on the 5 Freeway in Encinitas.
A concerning incident occurred on the 5 Freeway in Encinitas, where a driver was found asleep at the wheel. The driver had stopped their vehicle in the middle of the freeway. Details of the incident are limited, but video footage captured the scene.
The incident raises concerns about the potential dangers of driving while fatigued. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), which reported on the details of the asleep driver on the 5 Freeway in Encinitas.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A concerning incident occurred on the 5 Freeway in Encinitas, where a driver was found asleep at the wheel. The driver had stopped their vehicle in the middle of the freeway. Details of the incident…
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