Traffic on San Diego’s Interstate 15 experienced significant delays late Thursday morning after a crash involving a semi-truck and multiple vehicles. The incident, which occurred around 10:50 a.m. on southbound I-15 at West Bernardo Road, left commuters navigating snarled conditions as the right three lanes were blocked for some time.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed the multi-vehicle crash and subsequent lane closures. According to the Patch, the collision included at least, three vehicles in addition to the semi-truck. The blockage posed a considerable interruption during the late morning traffic flow, a time when highways in the region began to undergo the stresses of daily transit.
Further details about the crash, including potential injuries or the cause of the incident, have not been immediately released by authorities. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. To provide timely traffic alerts, Caltrans took to social media to inform the public about the situation on the interstate.
As cited by Caltrans San Diego, their post confirmed "SB I-15 at West Bernardo Rd, right three lanes blocked due to a traffic collision involving a semi-truck." Cleanup and investigation into the crash were underway, as emergency and response teams worked to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. Updates on the reopening of lanes were yet to be announced, as crews worked into the afternoon.
SB I-15 at West Bernardo Rd, right three lanes blocked due to a traffic collision involving a semi-truck. pic.twitter.com/0IPNcAJMJ7
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) June 6, 2024
