Vehicle Recovery Causes Delays on State Route 78

Single-Vehicle Incident on State Route 78 in Ramona, CA, Involves Gray Infiniti Off Roadway

📍 Ramona, CA

📅 Published: February 9, 2025 at 04:01 AM

🔄 Updated: February 9, 2025 at 04:32 AM

Map showing the location of the accident in Ramona, CA
Ramona, February 9, 2025 -

A single-vehicle incident occurred today on State Route 78 near Rancho Santa Teresa Drive in Ramona, CA, involving a gray Infiniti that was found off the roadway. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 2:33 AM and discovered the vehicle situated about 400 feet from the road in a dirt area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

As the situation developed, emergency personnel assessed the vehicle and determined that a medium-duty tow truck was necessary for recovery due to its location. By around 3:49 AM, it was confirmed that the tow truck would require approximately 500 feet of cable to successfully retrieve the vehicle from the field.

A tow truck was dispatched to the scene, and by 4:15 AM, access to the vehicle was established through a nearby gate, allowing for the recovery operation to proceed.

While the incident did not result in any injuries, it required significant resources to ensure the safe removal of the vehicle. Motorists traveling along State Route 78 should remain cautious in the area as emergency services worked to clear the scene.

This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, especially in challenging conditions.

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