Accident closes I-8 WB offramp in north El Cajon

Publish Date: 2023/08/07

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Authorities were called to a wreck Sunday morning that blocked an Interstate 8 exit ramp in north El Cajon, according to Caltrans San Diego.

The collision occurred on the Exit 17 ramp connecting westbound I-8 to northbound State Route 67. It was first recorded by Caltrans at 10:38 a.m.

Very few details have been made available, but the ramp was shut down for over 45 minutes, suggesting a major accident and a more involved emergency response.

WB I-8 connector to NB SR-67, closed due to traffic collision.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) August 6, 2023

By 11:20 a.m., the scene was announced cleared with all lanes reopened to traffic.

WB I-8 connector to NB SR-67, all lanes open.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) August 6, 2023

Local agencies have not confirmed any injuries in connection to the event.

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