A traffic incident occurred today on the southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway at the Lakewood Boulevard off-ramp in Long Beach, CA, when a brown Nissan SUV went off the roadway and over an embankment at approximately 8:59 AM. Emergency services responded promptly, and a SIGALERT was issued due to the blockage caused by the vehicle.
Witnesses reported that the SUV may have been traveling westbound on the off-ramp before leaving the roadway. Local fire and emergency services arrived quickly, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. By 9:18 AM, the situation was cleared, allowing traffic to resume.
The SIGALERT indicated that the southbound 405 Freeway to the southbound Lakewood Boulevard off-ramp would be affected for an estimated 30 to 45 minutes, causing potential delays for morning commuters. The status of any injuries related to the incident remains unknown.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and to stay updated on traffic conditions. The quick response from emergency services helped to minimize the disruption caused by this incident, ensuring that the roadway was cleared promptly for safe travel.
For further updates on traffic incidents and road conditions, drivers are encouraged to check local news sources and traffic reports.