A traffic collision involving four vehicles occurred today on Interstate 8 West near Mission Gorge in San Diego, CA. The incident took place around 5:15 PM, leading to significant disruptions in traffic flow during the afternoon commute. The vehicles involved included a grey Mazda 3, a white Tesla, a vehicle identified as a “white CAN,” and a white Tesla Model Y that had pulled over to the right side of the road.
One vehicle, identified as “1125 #3,” was confirmed to be not driveable, while the other three vehicles remained operational. Initially, traffic was heavily impacted, with slow-moving and stopped lanes reported in the area. Emergency response units quickly arrived to manage traffic and clear the scene.
By approximately 6:02 PM, the roadway was cleared, and traffic control measures were lifted, allowing for the resumption of normal traffic flow. However, drivers may have experienced delays and congestion in the westbound lanes of Interstate 8 during the incident.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as residual traffic may linger following the incident. The prompt response from emergency units helped to minimize the impact on overall traffic conditions.