A single-vehicle collision occurred early this morning on the southbound lanes of Interstate 405 near Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 5:02 AM, involving a black SUV that collided and blocked the slow lane.
Emergency services responded quickly, with the California Highway Patrol arriving shortly after the initial report. By 5:03 AM, it was confirmed that the airbag in the vehicle had deployed, indicating the impact's severity. The vehicle was the only one involved in the incident, and it obstructed traffic in the slow lane.
At 5:08 AM, a duplicate report prompted the request for a tow service to assist with the vehicle's removal. By 5:18 AM, all lanes of traffic were halted due to the ongoing incident, causing delays for morning commuters. Fortunately, by 5:33 AM, officials updated the status of the incident, confirming that no injuries had been reported.
Units from the California Highway Patrol managed the scene and ensured the safety of all motorists. By 5:51 AM, the responding units were still on-site, working to clear the area and facilitate the towing of the black SUV. The situation was resolved by 6:22 AM, when the CHP units were cleared from the scene, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from this incident, and the black SUV was successfully towed away. The California Highway Patrol encourages drivers to remain vigilant and cautious while navigating busy highways, especially during peak traffic hours.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for immediate reporting of accidents to ensure swift response and minimal disruption to traffic.