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Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Border Division · 1/17/2026 12:55 PM
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And I have another traffic hazard eastbound 78 west of Nordahl.
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Eastbound 78 west of Nordahl, it’s a backpack and other items in lane three.
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Debris causes traffic hazard on Highway 78

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible traffic hazard was reported on eastbound Highway 78, west of Nordahl Road, in San Marcos. The report described a backpack and other debris in the third lane, creating a potential roadway obstruction.

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Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA
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