Highway 50 near Kybruz reduced to one lane after crash, expect delays
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 12:55pm
2:20 p.m. update - Highway 50 is open with no controls at Kyburz.
KYBURZ, Calif. - If you are traveling over Echo Summit today you may want to take a different route, or plan on extra time on the road.
The California Highway Patrol has responded to a major crash between two SUVs in the Whitehall Canyon area near Kyburz. Initial reports show a car turning onto the highway was struck at about 11:30 a.m. and the aftermath is causing a big delay with eastbound traffic starting at Bridle Veil Falls.
At least one person has been transported.
Caltrans is at the scene with one-way traffic control as emergency crews clear the scene.
This story will be updated as more details are available.
For up-to-the-minute road information, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
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