SAN DIEGO CO., CA – An accident on Thursday morning caused significant traffic delays on I-15 Southbound before Via Rancho Parkway in Escondido.
According to Total Traffic San Diego, the accident involved a vehicle hitting the center divider, resulting in stop-and-go traffic backed up to the Citracado Parkway and Felicita Road.
Accident. Center divider. in #Escondido on I-15 SB before Via Rancho Pky, stop and go traffic back to Citracado Pkwy/Felicita Rd #SDtraffic https://t.co/m44DG45MF1
— TTWN San Diego (@TotalTrafficSD) March 9, 2023
The exact cause of the accident and any injuries sustained are yet to be confirmed.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the situation was resolved. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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