A serious traffic collision occurred early this morning in Lancaster, CA, involving two vehicles—a blue Honda Civic and a white SUV—on Sierra Highway at West Avenue D. The incident took place at approximately 5:46 AM, leading to a significant emergency response and the blockage of the roadway due to a downed electrical pole.
Shortly after the collision, the driver of the white SUV was reported unresponsive, prompting emergency services to escalate the situation to a traffic collision with injuries by 5:54 AM. Multiple units from the California Highway Patrol and local fire services arrived on the scene at around 6:02 AM to manage the incident and ensure public safety.
The collision resulted in a downed light pole that blocked both northbound and southbound traffic on Sierra Highway. The white SUV was found missing its right rear wheel and was towed from the scene. The status of the blue Honda Civic was not specified, but it is likely that it was also towed due to the impact of the collision.
Emergency responders worked diligently to clear the roadway, which remained blocked for nearly an hour and a half. The roadway was finally cleared at approximately 7:16 AM, allowing traffic to resume normal operations. The extent of injuries sustained by the driver of the white SUV remains unclear, but the situation was serious enough to warrant an ambulance response.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in the area, especially during early morning hours when visibility may be reduced. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Updates on the condition of the unresponsive driver will be provided as more information becomes available.