A multi-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 5 South near San Fernando Mission Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA, caused significant traffic disruptions today. The incident began at approximately 10:19 AM when a silver sedan went off the embankment, leading to a more complex situation involving multiple vehicles.
By 10:22 AM, emergency responders confirmed that two vehicles were involved in a collision in the high-occupancy vehicle lane, with an additional vehicle located on the right shoulder. Traffic began to slow down on the southbound side of Interstate 5, particularly near the junction with the 405 Freeway.
At 10:30 AM, a tow truck was requested for a silver Toyota that had sustained major rollover damage and was blocking the high-occupancy vehicle lane. Emergency services closed the fourth lane to manage the situation safely. Fire services were called to the scene at 10:39 AM to check on the occupants of the vehicles involved, indicating that there may have been injuries, although specific details were not immediately available.
By 10:43 AM, a gray Honda Civic with moderate front-end damage was confirmed to have been towed from the scene, and the silver Toyota was also noted to require towing due to its extensive damage. The California Highway Patrol worked diligently to assess the situation and facilitate the safe removal of the vehicles.
The incident was officially closed at 12:01 PM, indicating that all necessary actions had been taken and the scene was cleared. While the extent of injuries remains unclear, the response from multiple units of the California Highway Patrol and fire services ensured that the situation was managed effectively, minimizing further traffic disruptions.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 5 South should remain vigilant and expect potential delays in the area due to ongoing assessments and clean-up operations following the incident.