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Car accident on State Route 78 in Vista near Emerald Drive (May 8)

Car accident on State Route 78 in Vista near Emerald Drive (May 8)

Traffic was backed up on westbound State Route 78 near Emerald Drive in Vista due to a minor injury crash involving a green Volvo SUV and a blue Nissan sedan, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 7:51 a.m. on May 8th, with both vehicles partially blocking the No. 1 lane and the center divide. Emergency responders and tow trucks were dispatched to the scene, resulting in lane closures and a 40-minute traffic delay. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported, and the roadway was cleared by 8:20 a.m., with any residual delays fully resolved by 8:44 a.m. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.

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