Crime & Safety

Traffic Crawls After Crashes Near I-15 Checkpoint Outside Temecula

All vehicles involved in the crashes were moved to the center divider but traffic by 5:04 p.m. was still moving at about 4 mph, the CHP reported.

By Patch Editor Mirna Alfonso

Three vehicle crashes just before the Border Patrol checkpoint south of Temecula stalled rush hour traffic on the northbound 15 Freeway.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic backup was reported at 4:47 p.m. and an advisory was issued.

Only a far right lane remained open at the Border checkpoint, the CHP reported.

All vehicles involved in the crashes were moved to the center divider but traffic by 5:04 p.m. was still moving at about 4 mph, the CHP reported.


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