El Paso County residents faced a snag in their Christmas Day travels as a motor vehicle accident prompted road closures at a local intersection. El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte took to social media to warn the community about the traffic disruption caused by the incident. According to a Facebook post by El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, deputies responded to the accident at the intersection of Bret Harte and Peyton.
El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte advised, "The intersection is currently closed. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes." Deputies were dispatched after the accident occurred, engaging in efforts to manage the flow of traffic and investigate the scene. The exact time of the incident was not immediately disclosed, but the road closure is proving to be an inconvenience for drivers planning to navigate the area.
While the Sheriff's social media update didn't detail the cause of the accident or whether any parties sustained injuries, the message clearly intended to alert residents to the traffic implications. Commuters found themselves seeking alternative routes to bypass the intersection, a pivotal point for accessing various parts of the county. Responding units at the scene are directing traffic and collecting information pertinent to the crash.
