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Big rig overturns, closing SR-78 offramp for hours in Escondido

Publish Date: 2023/08/22

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer was reported early Saturday on a State Route 78 exit ramp in Escondido, according to Caltrans San Diego.

The accident occurred on the Exit 17B ramp connecting SR-78 eastbound to Interstate 15 northbound. It was first reported by Caltrans on August 19 at 12:39 a.m.

Little information has been provided, but the overturned semi had the ramp blocked for more than 3.5 hours.

By 4:10 a.m., crews had cleared the vehicle and all travel lanes were restored to traffic.

No major injuries have been reported in connection to the event.

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