A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred early this morning on Interstate 280 North in Los Altos, California. The incident was reported at approximately 1:24 AM and involved a Tesla Model 3 and an unknown sport utility vehicle.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the Tesla lost control and swerved off the roadway, ending up in a ditch. By 1:29 AM, emergency responders confirmed that the Tesla was facing west in the first lane of the highway, blocking traffic. The status of the unknown SUV remains unclear.
As the situation developed, all lanes of traffic were stopped around 1:49 AM due to the Tesla obstructing lanes one and two. Emergency units arrived on the scene shortly after at 2:01 AM to manage the situation. They utilized flares to warn oncoming traffic and coordinated the towing of the Tesla, which was successfully relocated by 2:27 AM.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident, and emergency services were able to clear the scene by 5:21 AM. The response from multiple emergency units ensured that the situation was handled efficiently, allowing for the safe reopening of the affected lanes.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 280 North during the early morning hours faced delays due to the collision, but traffic has since returned to normal. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, and further details regarding the unknown SUV involved are pending.
This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant, especially during nighttime driving conditions. The California Highway Patrol encourages all motorists to adhere to speed limits and stay alert to prevent similar accidents in the future.