A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 8 East near the Interstate 15 interchange in San Diego, CA, involving six vehicles. The incident, which took place during the evening hours, caused major traffic disruptions as two right lanes and one additional lane were blocked, halting all traffic in the area.
The vehicles involved included a blue Honda HRV, a white car, a gray SUV, a white Hyundai, a white sedan, and an additional SUV that was overturned. The overturned vehicle contributed to the complexity of the scene, prompting a swift response from emergency units for traffic management and scene control.
As a result of the collision, substantial congestion developed, leading to significant delays for motorists traveling through this busy corridor. Traffic management teams worked diligently to clear the scene, and a tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the overturned vehicles.
Authorities issued a signal alert for the blocked lanes, anticipating that the traffic incident would cause delays for approximately 45 minutes. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the congestion and delays caused by this traffic collision.