Truck Crash On SR-52 Snarls Traffic
Crash Happened On Eastbound SR-52 At Santo Road
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Posted: 09/04/2012
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288 days ago
A crash involving a moving truck on eastbound state Route 52 in the Santee area prompted a Sig Alert and backed up traffic for an extended period Tuesday afternoon.
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The crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. on eastbound SR-52 at Santo Road when a Budget rental truck crashed into the center-divide, according to the California Highway Patrol.The driver's legs were pinned in the truck, and it took nearly 30 minutes for emergency crews to extricate him.A Mercy Air helicopter landed on the freeway to transport the man, prompting the closure of eastbound lanes for a brief period.Due to debris remaining on eastbound SR-52, the CHP issued a Sig Alert.The CHP reported many drivers began turning around and going the wrong way on the freeway to avoid the traffic congestion.Additionally, a fire truck responding to the crash broke down due to mechanical problems, adding to the traffic mess.The incident was fully cleared by 3 p.m.There is no word on the cause of the crash.Copyright Do you have more information about this story? Click here to contact usCopyright 2012 by 10News.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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