A traffic incident occurred today on Interstate 8 West at State Route 79 in Japatul Valley, Descanso, CA, when a blue semi-truck overturned, blocking all lanes of the highway. Emergency services responded promptly at approximately 4:45 PM, with initial reports indicating that individuals were trapped inside the vehicle and a nearby vegetation fire complicating the situation.
Fortunately, later updates confirmed that there were no injuries reported. The overturned truck led to a complete closure of the roadway for several hours as crews worked to clear the wreckage and assess damage to the guardrail and bridge. The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert at 5:02 PM, advising motorists of the blockage and urging them to avoid the area.
Traffic was redirected off Interstate 8 at Japatul and State Route 79, allowing vehicles to re-enter the freeway via the Japatul on-ramp. The California Department of Transportation announced that the roadway would remain closed for safety reasons until repairs could be completed.
By 10:12 PM, officials estimated that the closure would last approximately four hours, with ongoing assessments of the damage. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and remain cautious in the area as cleanup and repairs continue.