A significant traffic incident occurred today in Palomar Mountain, CA, when a big rig struck a cable, resulting in multiple telephone poles and wires being downed. The collision took place around 12:45 PM at the intersection of State Park Road and Canfield Road, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Units arrived on the scene by 1:55 PM, and by 2:14 PM, the California Highway Patrol reclassified the situation from a traffic hazard to a traffic collision. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The primary focus of emergency responders was on the downed infrastructure, which posed a risk to local residents and motorists.
In response to the situation, emergency services requested a hard closure of State Route S6 from State Park Road to Upper Meadow to ensure public safety. The incident led to significant disruptions in the area, with utility companies engaged to address the downed lines and poles. Throughout the afternoon, updates were provided regarding the status of repairs, with utility crews expected to arrive on-site within a few hours.
By 3:58 PM, it was reported that AT&T would take approximately one hour to respond. As the situation developed, further delays were communicated, and by 7:01 PM, AT&T indicated that a contractor crew would be dispatched, with an estimated arrival time of about two hours. The ongoing communication between emergency services and utility companies highlighted the complexity of restoring normalcy to the area.
While the big rig involved in the incident was not reported as towed or drivable, the primary concern remained the downed lines and poles, which could disrupt local communications. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and emergency responders managed the situation effectively.
Residents in Palomar Mountain, CA, are advised to avoid the area until repairs are completed and normal traffic flow is restored. The California Highway Patrol continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they become available.