Motorcycle Crash Disrupts Traffic on State Route 78

Motorcycle and Chevrolet Cruze Collision on State Route 78 West in San Marcos, CA, Leads to Hospital Transport

📍 San Marcos, CA

📅 Published: January 20, 2025 at 06:06 PM

🔄 Updated: January 20, 2025 at 07:32 PM

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San Marcos, January 20, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a white Chevrolet Cruze occurred today on State Route 78 West near Nordahl Road in San Marcos, CA. The incident took place around 5:27 PM, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Initially, all vehicles were located in the carpool lane, with the motorcycle rider leaning against the carpool lane wall. Although the rider initially declined medical assistance, the situation changed, and an ambulance was requested shortly after. By 5:47 PM, two patients were transported to Palomar Hospital for evaluation of unknown injuries.

Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to remove both vehicles involved in the collision. The motorcycle and the Chevrolet Cruze were towed to Quality Tow Yard, with the first truck arriving shortly after the accident. The vehicles were successfully removed by 6:01 PM, allowing for the clearing of the roadway.

Emergency personnel worked diligently to manage the situation, and the scene was cleared by 7:05 PM. While traffic delays were experienced during the incident, normal flow has since resumed. Authorities remind drivers to exercise caution and stay aware of their surroundings, particularly in busy traffic areas.

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