Major Traffic Disruptions After Collision in Salinas

Traffic Collision on Espinosa Road in Salinas Causes Delays Today

📍 Salinas, CA

📅 Published: August 31, 2025 at 02:38 PM

🔄 Updated: August 31, 2025 at 04:01 PM

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Salinas, August 31, 2025 -

A traffic collision on Espinosa Road in Salinas, CA, has led to significant traffic disruptions today. The incident, which occurred around 1:58 PM, involved three vehicles: a red SUV, a white vehicle, and a Chevy Yukon. The Chevy Yukon ended up in a ditch, necessitating the assistance of a tow truck to lift it back onto the roadway, while the other two vehicles remained drivable.

Emergency response units promptly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and implement traffic control measures. As a result, lane closures were enforced, causing delays and congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to expect backups and to consider alternate routes if possible.

The presence of emergency vehicles and the ongoing recovery efforts impacted road conditions, requiring traffic to be rerouted to ensure safety. Multiple units were deployed to secure the area and assist with traffic management, ensuring that the situation was handled efficiently.

Drivers traveling near Espinosa Road should remain cautious and aware of the ongoing traffic incident. The enforcement of lane closures may continue to affect travel times as the situation is resolved. Authorities are working diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.

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