A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred on Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette, California, today at approximately 9:44 PM. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, arriving shortly after the incident was reported.
The collision involved a tan 2001 Lexus ES and a dark Lexus sedan. While the specific nature of any injuries has not been disclosed, the presence of fire services blocking one lane indicates that there may have been injuries or significant damage requiring their assistance. Emergency crews managed the situation from around 9:50 PM until 10:24 PM.
Initially, the California Highway Patrol categorized the incident as a traffic collision with unknown injuries. However, the status was later updated to indicate that an ambulance was en route, suggesting that at least one individual may have needed medical attention. An ambulance was requested shortly after the collision was reported.
Traffic on Pleasant Hill Road was affected during the incident, with one lane closed to facilitate emergency response efforts. Drivers in the area were advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes while emergency services worked to clear the scene.
The final disposition of the vehicles involved has not been explicitly stated, but the involvement of emergency services suggests that at least one vehicle may have been towed or rendered undriveable.
As investigations continue, more information may be released regarding the circumstances surrounding the collision and the condition of those involved. The California Highway Patrol encourages anyone with further details about the incident to reach out to their office.