A serious traffic incident occurred today on The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch, CA, involving one vehicle and an unresponsive driver. Emergency services responded to reports around 8:30 AM of a vehicle partially over a planter. Initially categorized as suspicious circumstances, the situation quickly escalated to a traffic collision.
By 8:54 AM, fire department assistance and a tow truck were requested as responders attempted to reach the driver. The situation intensified when it was determined that the driver was unresponsive, prompting emergency personnel to break a window to gain access to the vehicle. By 9:06 AM, the California Highway Patrol updated the incident classification to a possible fatality.
The vehicle was confirmed to be undriveable and required towing from the scene. While the investigation is ongoing, there are concerns regarding the circumstances leading to the driver’s unresponsiveness. Traffic on The Old Road may have been affected due to the emergency response and the need for lane closures.
Authorities are advising drivers to exercise caution in the area as they manage the aftermath of this unfortunate event. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.