Several workers contracted by Caltrans were involved in a car accident early Tuesday morning at an on-ramp to Interstate 805 near Chollas Creek. The incident occurred just before 3:30 a.m. near the Market Street connector to northbound I-805. The workers were contractors on a project with Caltrans, but it is still unclear what caused the crash as law enforcement has not released any details.
The on-ramp to I-805 was temporarily closed while emergency crews responded to the scene. Fortunately, as of 8 a.m., the on-ramp has been reopened to traffic. The workers involved in the accident were hit by a car, but their current condition is unknown at this time.
Accidents involving road workers are always a cause for concern, as these individuals risk their lives every day to improve our roadways. It is important for drivers to be vigilant and cautious when driving through construction zones to prevent such accidents from happening.
Caltrans officials have not provided any further information about the incident, but it is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available. We hope for the speedy recovery of the workers involved in the accident and urge drivers to exercise caution when driving near construction sites.
