Vehicle Crashes into Gully, Traffic Disrupted

Vehicle Drives Off Freeway into Gully in Lafayette, CA, Causing Minor Injuries and Lane Closures

📍 Lafayette, CA

📅 Published: February 10, 2025 at 01:05 PM

🔄 Updated: February 10, 2025 at 02:30 PM

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Lafayette, February 10, 2025 -

A vehicle drove off the freeway into a gully today at the Pleasant Hill Road on-ramp to eastbound State Route 24 in Lafayette, CA. The incident was reported around 12:07 PM and has been classified as a minor injury collision, although the extent of the injuries remains unknown.

Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, where it was noted that the lack of guard rails may have contributed to the vehicle's departure from the roadway. Witnesses suggested that the vehicle possibly drove off the on-ramp from Pleasant Hill Road, which is situated in a residential area.

By 12:30 PM, a tow truck was requested to assist in retrieving the vehicle, which was located approximately 200 feet deep in the gully. The on-ramp to eastbound State Route 24 was closed at the intersection around 1:05 PM to facilitate the recovery process, impacting traffic in the area.

By 2:10 PM, the on-ramp was reopened, allowing vehicles to resume their normal flow. While the collision involved minor injuries, details regarding those injuries have not been disclosed. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of the roadway for all travelers.

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