A single-vehicle collision occurred today at approximately 6:15 AM on the southbound lanes of Interstate 710 at Willow Street in Long Beach, CA. The incident involved a blue four-door Tesla sedan that went off the freeway and landed on Willow Street at 25th Street. Fortunately, the driver reported no injuries and was unharmed during the incident.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly after the collision was reported. By 6:43 AM, California Highway Patrol and local police arrived to assess the situation. The driver indicated that the vehicle was totaled and required towing services.
At 7:00 AM, towing services were requested to remove the vehicle from the embankment, and by 7:34 AM, a tow truck was confirmed to be en route to the location. The swift response from emergency units ensured that the situation was managed effectively, with no additional traffic incidents reported as a result of the collision.
The driver stated that the vehicle struck a tree before coming to rest down the embankment, leading to the total loss of the Tesla. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles involved in the incident, and the driver was able to exit the situation without injury.
Despite the incident, there were no lane closures reported on the southbound lanes of Interstate 710, allowing traffic to flow normally after the emergency response concluded. The California Highway Patrol continues to remind drivers to remain vigilant and cautious while on the road, especially in areas with embankments and potential hazards.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the need for immediate reporting of accidents to ensure swift assistance from emergency services.