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Hwy 1 between Erendira and Santo Tomas

bajaguy - 12-22-2015 at 11:06 AM

Posted on Talk Baja Facebook page about 9am Tuesday:

Highway 1 totally shut down between Erendira and Santo Tomas... rcvd text from friends heading north...km63, people just standing outside of cars, at least 15 minutes now, probable wreck.

Update 10am - .. road is still blocked, unsure of reason, just rcvd text from 2 different cars of friends who were heading north this morning, both are turning around and heading back to Erendira... am sure the reason to the blockage (wreck, landslide, etc..) will show up soon

Plan accordingly

Currently raining in Ensenada

David K - 12-22-2015 at 11:16 AM

Thanks for the quick Road Conditions report!
Been raining steadily up here since last night, non-stop it seems.

Update - Cause for delay

bajaguy - 12-22-2015 at 11:28 AM

10:15 Update

Report of fatal wreck, semi trailer, Honda, truck blocking all access both ways... report based on conversations from other ppl who were stranded...

Possibly in the construction area between Santo Tomas and Erendira

carlosg - 12-22-2015 at 03:39 PM

on today's paper, just minute ago:

http://www.el-mexicano.com.mx/informacion/noticias/1/3/estat...

bajaguy - 12-22-2015 at 03:52 PM

I posted what I had........It says Hwy 1. Probably between the turnoff to Erendira and Santo Tomas.
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
You are speaking of Hwy. 1, yes? Erendira is like 11 miles from Hwy. 1 on its own paved side road.


[Edited on 12-22-2015 by bajaguy]

carlosg - 12-22-2015 at 04:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  
I posted what I had........It says Hwy 1. Probably between the turnoff to Erendira and Santo Tomas.


Quote: Originally posted by David K  
You are speaking of Hwy. 1, yes? Erendira is like 11 miles from Hwy. 1 on its own paved side road.


[Edited on 12-22-2015 by bajaguy]


Hey guys, probably the heading should have said:

"Hwy 1 between the turn off to Erendira and Santo Tomas"

because it seems to be on Hwy. 1 south of Santo Tomas going over the ridge, see photo on the link for "El Mexicano" on my previous post.

[Edited on 12-22-2015 by carlosg]

bajatrailrider - 12-22-2015 at 05:56 PM

In the last 5 hours 5 accidents,between Santa Tomas/San Vicente.Raining all day.On highway one as your going in to San Vicente South.Two buildings from police station.Ford Explorer crossing Highway 1,T boned by 2015 Honda Cal plates.Explorer upside down,Honda hit tree in front of park.Stay safe,try not to drive in the rain.

bajaguy - 12-22-2015 at 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally posted by carlosg  


Hey guys, probably the heading should have said:

"Hwy 1 between the turn off to Erendira and Santo Tomas"

because it seems to be on Hwy. 1 south of Santo Tomas going over the ridge, see photo on the link for "El Mexicano" on my previous post.

[Edited on 12-22-2015 by carlosg]





Like I said in the original post, this was re-posted from the Talk Baja facebook page......I posted what info I had. Glad you all have time to pick nits

David K - 12-22-2015 at 06:47 PM

A point of interest: That ridge south of Santo Tomás is the highest point on Hwy. 1 until you are south of El Rosario... about 1,700 feet.

South of El Rosario the highway reaches near or above 2,000 feet for much of the distance to Laguna Chapala valley. The pass south of the valley is about 2,400 feet. It never gets that high again all the way to Cabo. East of San Ignacio it gets near 1,700 feet and again south of La Paz near San Antonio, the same.

[Edited on 12-23-2015 by David K]

elgatoloco - 12-23-2015 at 11:45 AM

All of Hwy 1 requires a level of attention. This is one of several sections that has always been on my radar as needed extra attention. Curvy with big trucks and crazy folks passing at unsafe times. Have seen several accidents thru here over the years.

msteve1014 - 12-23-2015 at 12:18 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
In the last 5 hours 5 accidents,between Santa Tomas/San Vicente.Raining all day.On highway one as your going in to San Vicente South.Two buildings from police station.Ford Explorer crossing Highway 1,T boned by 2015 Honda Cal plates.Explorer upside down,Honda hit tree in front of park.Stay safe,try not to drive in the rain.


Yes it was a mess yesterday. I saw the explorer and Honda in town. No real problems other than the rain all day. I got home at 3am.

bajatrailrider - 12-23-2015 at 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by msteve1014  
Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
In the last 5 hours 5 accidents,between Santa Tomas/San Vicente.Raining all day.On highway one as your going in to San Vicente South.Two buildings from police station.Ford Explorer crossing Highway 1,T boned by 2015 Honda Cal plates.Explorer upside down,Honda hit tree in front of park.Stay safe,try not to drive in the rain.


Yes it was a mess yesterday. I saw the explorer and Honda in town. No real problems other than the rain all day. I got home at 3am.
What a mess you had,at least you got home safe.