Truck Crash Closes Santa Lucia Canyon Rd. in Lompoc
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 20, 2023
driver taken to the hospital with minor injuries
Santa Lucia Canyon Rd., located just north of the Lompoc federal penitentiary, was temporarily closed to traffic on Wednesday afternoon following a truck crash. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. near Oakridge Rd.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and reported that the driver of the big rig was traveling southbound when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn onto its side. The truck had been transporting a load of pallets at the time.
Fortunately, the driver sustained only minor injuries in the accident and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities swiftly closed off Santa Lucia Canyon Rd. as they worked to clear debris from the crash site and ensure public safety. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes until further notice.
The cause of this unfortunate incident is currently under investigation by local law enforcement agencies who are examining factors that may have contributed to the driver's loss of control.
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Tags: California, Truck, Accident, News, Traffic, Safety, Truckcrash, Lompoc
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- big rig
- State:
- California
- City:
- Lompoc
- Location:
- Santa Lucia Canyon Rd. just north of the Lompoc federal penitentiary
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-19
- Time of Incident:
- shortly before 12:30 p.m.
Santa Lucia Canyon Rd. just north of the Lompoc federal penitentiary
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