A California Highway Patrol cruiserA California Highway Patrol cruiser. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

One person was killed Friday in a crash at a rural intersection in Pauma Valley, authorities reported.

The fatal accident took place at Cole Grade Road and state Route 76 shortly after 12:30 p.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The wreck forced closures of traffic lanes in the area, the CHP said.

The closures were set to continue into the afternoon.

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