A traffic incident occurred today on State Route 125 North near Grossmont South in La Mesa, CA, involving a vehicle that struck a dog. The collision happened around 10:55 AM when the dog unexpectedly ran into the roadway. Fortunately, no injuries to humans were reported.
Witnesses described the dog, a black Labrador with a light-colored collar, as having wandered into the middle lane before running to the right-hand side of the freeway. The driver of the vehicle was unable to avoid hitting the dog. Following the incident, the dog was taken to a local humane society for proper handling.
Two other vehicles were present at the scene but were not involved in the collision; they had simply pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle that struck the dog was not reported as towed, indicating it remained drivable after the incident.
Traffic conditions were minimally impacted, with no significant lane closures reported. The California Highway Patrol responded promptly to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of all motorists. This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant, especially in areas where animals may unexpectedly enter the roadway.