Major Traffic Collision Disrupts El Portal Intersection

Traffic Collision at State Route 140 and Cedar Lodge in El Portal, CA, Leads to Hospitalization

📍 El Portal, CA

📅 Published: January 21, 2025 at 06:31 PM

🔄 Updated: January 21, 2025 at 07:30 PM

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El Portal, January 21, 2025 -

A significant traffic collision occurred today at the intersection of State Route 140 and Cedar Lodge in El Portal, CA, prompting a swift emergency response. The incident involved one vehicle, a Toyota Prius, which was damaged but remained drivable.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly after the accident was reported. One individual involved in the collision was flown to a hospital in Modesto for treatment, while the condition of the other parties remains unknown.

As the situation developed, a tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the damaged vehicle. By approximately 5:48 PM, it was confirmed that the Toyota Prius had all four wheels intact and did not require special towing. The tow truck arrived to manage the vehicle's removal from the roadway.

Traffic in the area may have been affected due to the emergency response and subsequent lane closures. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this location.

The California Highway Patrol is monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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