A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today at the intersection of Valley Center Road and Lilac Road in Valley Center, CA. The incident took place during the morning commute around 5:54 AM and involved a silver Lexus LS450, a blue Ford Focus, and an unknown third vehicle. One of the vehicles, a fifth wheel attached to a full-size pickup truck, required towing from the scene.
As a result of the traffic incident, significant delays and congestion were reported in the area. Emergency response units were dispatched to manage traffic and control the scene. The intersection was adjusted to a four-way flashing signal at Valley Center and Lilac to help alleviate the backup caused by the collision.
Initially, all lanes were affected, leading to lane closures as crews worked to clear the area. By 7:28 AM, one lane was reopened, but traffic remained impacted throughout the morning. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
The California Highway Patrol and additional emergency units were on-site to ensure safe traffic flow and manage the situation effectively. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution when navigating through the area as cleanup efforts continue.