Crime & Safety

Update: Head-On Crash Blocking Highway 92 in Both Directions

12/31/13 12:45 p.m.:

Highway 92 is now open in both directions after a head-on crash blocked Highway 92 in both directions near Skylawn Memorial Park for almost two hours late this morning.

The crash was reported west of Skyline Boulevard at about 11:05 a.m., CHP Officer Art Montiel said.

According to preliminary information, the driver of a westbound Audi veered into oncoming traffic to pass another vehicle and ran head on into a pickup truck traveling east, Montiel said.

At least one person suffered minor injuries, Montiel said.

The crash, which remains under investigation, was cleared and the roadway reopened at about 12:30 p.m.

Original post 11:25 a.m.:

A head-on crash is blocking state Highway 92 in both directions near Skylawn Memorial Park this morning, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.

The crash, which involved three vehicles, was reported west of Skyline Boulevard at about 11:05 a.m., CHP Officer Kevin Bartlett said.

Minor injuries have been reported.

There was no immediate estimate for when Highway 92 would reopen, and motorists are being advised to use alternate routes.

A Sig-alert was issued at 11:22 a.m.

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