Traffic on Loop 375 Eastbound at Kenworthy St. was congested this morning following a motor vehicle accident that bottlenecked the thoroughfare down to a single lane. El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte took to Facebook to alert drivers, advising an estimated clearing time of approximately one hour and urging caution and patience for those expecting delays.
Stuck in the midst of the morning rush, commuters might have found solace in Ugarte's prompt update: "UPDATE: All lanes have reopened." Given that the incident occurred during peak hours, vehicular movement ground to a slow crawl as law enforcement and emergency services worked to untangle the accident's aftermath. Despite being reduced to one lane originally, the quick response of the teams on site ensured that traffic returned to its regular flow shortly after.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Facebook page reported no critical injuries as a result of the accident, a fortunate outcome amid the potential chaos that can ensue when vehicles collide on such a well-traveled route. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office has not released details regarding the cause of the accident or the number of vehicles involved.
