A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred on Interstate 405 North near Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, today at approximately 8:59 PM. The incident involved a red Hyundai and a Porsche, resulting in injuries to the driver of the Porsche.
Emergency services were quickly notified, and multiple units from the California Highway Patrol and local fire services arrived on the scene by 9:11 PM. The driver of the Porsche sustained rib injuries but remained conscious and was able to communicate. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported for the driver of the red Hyundai.
Initial reports indicated that the red Hyundai swerved and collided with the Porsche, causing the Porsche to land in a ditch, although it was not overturned. Both vehicles remained upright at the time of the collision. A tow truck was requested to remove the vehicles from the scene, and emergency responders worked efficiently to manage the situation.
Due to the incident, the northbound off-ramp at Sand Canyon Avenue was temporarily closed to facilitate the emergency response and investigation. Traffic in the area was impacted, and a signal alert was issued for approximately 30 minutes to inform drivers of the situation.
Caltrans was notified of damage to a light pole and approximately 40 feet of chain-link fence near the accident site. Fortunately, the light pole remained upright and functioning, with no major hazards reported after the initial collision.
By 10:17 PM, the scene was cleared, and all emergency units had left the area. The effective response from emergency services ensured that the situation was managed without further complications.
Drivers in the area are advised to remain cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially in light of recent incidents. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision to prevent future occurrences.