An accident between a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck injured two and affected traffic for several hours on August 14^th. The semi-trailer struck the pickup on westbound Interstate 8, causing both vehicles to hit the center median just east of Severin Drive. Large pieces of cement were thrown into the eastbound lanes when the vehicles struck the divider, and fuel was spilled on the roadway. Traffic was halted in both directions, as well as local roads in El Cajon. Both drivers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.