A traffic collision occurred late last night on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Imperial Highway in Norwalk, CA. The incident took place around 10:30 PM and involved two vehicles: a black Ford Mustang and a big rig. Reports indicate that the Mustang was racing prior to the collision, which resulted in it striking the rear of the big rig.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and a tow truck was requested to assist with the removal of one of the vehicles involved. The status of the other vehicle remains unclear. While the collision resulted in unknown injuries, all lanes of the highway were reopened by 10:52 PM, allowing traffic to resume.
Initially, the incident caused a complete stop to traffic as emergency responders worked to clear the area. The quick response from emergency services helped minimize the disruption, with normal traffic flow restored shortly after the incident.
Motorists are reminded to drive safely and adhere to speed limits to prevent similar incidents in the future. This collision highlights the dangers of racing on public roads and the potential consequences of such reckless behavior.