Commuters in El Paso County experienced significant delays following a motor vehicle accident earlier today, prompting an advisory from local law enforcement. According to a social media announcement by El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte via Facebook, deputies responded to the collision at the intersection of Eastlake Boulevard and State Street, resulting in the closure of southbound lanes on Eastlake.
The notice, issued at just past midnight, urged motorists to stay clear from the area and seek alternative routes for their morning commute, the impact of the accident was expected to affect traffic flow throughout the morning as investigators and emergency crews worked at the scene, despite the early hour of the announcement, it seems that early risers and those on the overnight shift may have been the first to contend with the detours and delays.
The Sheriff's office has not yet provided details on the cause of the accident or any injuries involved, but the continued closure of a main thoroughfare such as Eastlake Boulevard suggests that the incident may have been significant. Local commuters are familiar with the congestion that plagues Eastlake even on a good day; an unforeseen event like this further complicates the travel plans for many.
