Crashes Occurred On Both Sides Of SR-163, Near I-8
SAN DIEGO — Traffic on state Route 163 near Interstate 8 was backed up on Friday due to two separate crashes. The first crash occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on northbound SR-163 near the connector to eastbound I-8, according to California Highway Patrol’s CAD website. The motorcyclist was reported down in the lanes after a crash involving a white sedan. The rider was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the CHP and fire officials. The transition ramp was closed following the crash, the CHP said. The second crash occurred just before 4:40 p.m. on southbound SR-163 near the connector to westbound I-8 and involved seven vehicles. It is unclear if anyone was injured. More details will be posted as they become available.Copyright 2012 by 10News.com. City News Service contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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