An investigation has been launched after an unmarked security vehicle caused a commotion at the Norman Scott Gate at Naval Base San Diego on Wednesday morning.
The vehicle, which belongs to the Naval base's security team, came through the gate without stopping around 4:30 a.m. Because the vehicle was not marked, the security guard did not know if it was a threat or not, and he initiated an emergency barricade system, Naval Base San Diego spokesperson Krishna "Krash" Jackson said.
"Out of an abundance of caution, our security team deployed the gate security barrier to prevent a vehicle from entering the base without proper vetting," Jackson said in a written statement.
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The vehicle crashed into the barricade, damaging the vehicle and injuring the three people inside, Jackson said. Two were civilian officers and one was active military.
A spokesperson for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said two people were transported to the hospital. One civilian officer was treated and released and the others were still undergoing evaluation, Jackson said.
Law enforcement officers are conducting a step-by-step investigation to determine exactly what happened and are assessing the damage, Jackson said. The Norman Scott Gate will be closed amid the investigation and drivers will be re-routed to 29th Street for the time being.
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