A solo vehicle collided with a grail at the intersection of Carmel Valley Road On-ramp and State Route 1 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, today at 8:35 AM. Fortunately, the incident resulted in no injuries. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene to manage the situation.
The vehicle was reportedly turning eastbound when it sped through the intersection and struck the grail. Following the collision, the roadway was temporarily closed to ensure the safety of motorists and facilitate the removal of the vehicle. A tow truck was called to the scene, and the vehicle was cleared by 9:21 AM.
During the incident, authorities closed the left-hand turn lane from southbound State Route 1 onto Carmel Valley Road to manage traffic flow. The road remained closed for a short period, but it was reopened shortly after the vehicle was cleared, with all lanes back in operation by 9:39 AM.
Motorists in the area were advised to exercise caution and be aware of potential delays during the incident. The prompt response from emergency services helped minimize disruption and restore normal traffic conditions in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Drivers are reminded to remain vigilant at intersections and adhere to traffic signals to prevent similar incidents in the future.