Major Traffic Disruption on Interstate 8 East

Traffic Collision on Interstate 8 East in San Diego Causes Delays Today

📍 San Diego, CA

📅 Published: September 3, 2025 at 06:04 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in San Diego, CA
San Diego, September 3, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on Interstate 8 East near Texas Street in San Diego, CA. The incident, reported at approximately 5:03 PM, involved a blue Chevy Uplander and a black Kia Rio. Both vehicles remained at the scene, with at least one vehicle requiring towing services due to being undriveable.

Emergency response teams arrived promptly to manage the situation and control traffic flow. To facilitate the response, lanes one, two, and three were closed, resulting in significant traffic delays and congestion for drivers in the area. Motorists experienced backups as they navigated around the blocked lanes.

The situation was further complicated when a black truck reportedly struck the black Kia Rio from behind before leaving the scene. Emergency units worked to ensure safety and manage the traffic incident effectively.

As towing services were arranged, drivers traveling on Interstate 8 East were advised to expect ongoing disruptions. Motorists were encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid delays and congestion. Updates on the situation will be provided as the response continues.

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