A significant traffic collision occurred today at the intersection of State Route 68 and Sfb Morse Drive in Monterey, CA, involving two vehicles in a head-on crash. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene around 1:26 PM, where both vehicles were rendered non-drivable.
Reports indicated that there were unresponsive individuals in each vehicle, leading to the classification of the incident as a major injury collision. Emergency personnel worked quickly to assess the situation and provide assistance.
The collision resulted in both eastbound and westbound lanes of State Route 68 being completely blocked, causing substantial traffic delays in the area. Tow trucks were dispatched to remove the vehicles, with one vehicle reportedly positioned approximately ten feet off the roadway.
By 2:22 PM, the roadway was reopened to traffic after the vehicles were cleared, but not before significant backups occurred. Motorists in the vicinity experienced delays, with some reporting being stuck in traffic for an extended period.
Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution while traveling through the area as cleanup efforts were underway. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and further details regarding the individuals involved have not yet been released. This incident highlights the importance of road safety and attentiveness while driving.