At Least 1 Injured in El Cajon Accident on State Route 94
El Cajon, Calif.- At least one person was injured in a collision that took place in El Cajon on Tuesday morning, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred on State Route 94 near Campo Road at about 6:16 a.m.
A white Chevy Silverado and another vehicle were involved in the collision.
One party was taken to Sharp Grossmont with minor injuries following the accident.
No further details were released.
The CHP is investigating the wreck.
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