Crime & Safety
SigAlert Issued After Loose Dog On 15 Freeway Triggers Wildomar Crash
An animal matching the description of the pup was spotted moments before the Wildomar crash, on the freeway in Lake Elsinore.
WILDOMAR, CA — A loose dog on Interstate 15 triggered a multi-vehicle crash late Thursday morning on the southbound side of the freeway in Wildomar and a SigAlert was issued.
The crash was reported at approximately 11:30 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway at Bundy Canyon Road.
A SigAlert was issued at 11:46 a.m. and traffic was backed up into Lake Elsinore.
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According to preliminary information from the California Highway Patrol, a large dog — a shepherd or husky — was running in lanes. A motorist tried to brake but didn't have enough time, which triggered a multi-vehicle crash.
It's not clear whether the dog was hit though it did not appear that animal control was summoned to the scene. At least one ambulance was requested, but Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department confirmed there were no motorist injuries.
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It's not clear how long the SigAlert will be in place. Crash wreckage was reported in the center divide and the #1 lane.
Earlier Thursday, just after 11 a.m., a large dog was spotted on the righthand shoulder of northbound I-15 at Diamond Drive/Railroad Canyon Road in Lake Elsinore.
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