Traffic & Transit
Fatal Crash On SR-78 Prompts SigAlert In North County
All westbound SR-78 lanes were closed at Rancho Santa Fe Road, according to the city of San Marcos.
SAN MARCOS, CA — A fatal collision involving a motorcycle prompted a SigAlert Monday morning on state Route 78 in San Diego's North County.
The collision was reported shortly after 4:30 a.m. on westbound SR-78 at Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos, according to the California Highway Patrol's incident log.
All westbound SR-78 lanes were closed at Rancho Santa Fe Road, according to the city of San Marcos. Traffic was being rerouted to South Santa Fe Road to Smilax.
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The CHP issued a SigAlert for the area. Authorities said motorists should expect delays. Motorists were asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible.
⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ All westbound lanes of SR-78 are closed at Rancho Santa Fe Road for 2-3 hours due to a motorcycle fatality. Traffic is being rerouted to S. Santa Fe Road to Smilax. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if available. pic.twitter.com/HcYmJ3LwVG
— City of San Marcos, California (@sanmarcoscity) February 3, 2025
** Traffic Advisory** Expect delays on CA-78 westbound at Rancho Santa Fe. CHP Officers are on scene of a fatal vehicle crash. Please use caution and expect delays in the area. #TrafficAlert #CHP #CommuteTraffic #accident @CHP_HQ
— CHP Oceanside Area (@CHP_Oceanside) February 3, 2025
WB SR-78, just west of, Rancho Santa Fe Rd, all lanes blocked due to a traffic collision.
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) February 3, 2025
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