Major Traffic Jam Following Vehicle Collision

Traffic Incident on State Route 263 in Yreka Causes Road Closure Today

📍 Yreka, CA

📅 Published: June 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM

🔄 Updated: June 30, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Yreka, CA
Yreka, June 30, 2025 -

A traffic incident occurred today at approximately 11:45 AM on State Route 263 (SR 263) near Old Shasta River Road in Yreka, CA. The collision involved two vehicles: a low boy and a log truck. The low boy sustained significant front-end damage, while the log truck lost its load, spilling logs across the roadway.

As a result of the incident, the road was completely blocked, leading to considerable traffic congestion in the area. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to manage the situation, implementing one-way traffic control to facilitate the flow of vehicles. A temporary road closure was enforced for about two hours while crews worked to clear the debris and ensure safety.

Motorists experienced delays and backups as traffic was redirected around the affected area. A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the damaged low boy, which had its trailer down an embankment approximately 200 yards from the roadway.

By 1:38 PM, all traffic was cleared from the scene, and one-way traffic control was established to allow vehicles to pass safely until the road could be fully reopened. This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution in areas with heavy vehicle traffic and potential hazards.

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