A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Sperry Avenue on-ramp in Patterson, CA. The incident, which took place around 12:32 PM, involved a black Nissan Sentra that was run off the roadway by a big rig from Pacific Shipping. The collision caused the Nissan to overturn and land in a ditch.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The big rig driver indicated that he was unable to pull over immediately after the incident, which contributed to the situation.
As a result of the collision, there were temporary lane closures on the northbound side of the highway while emergency crews worked to clear the overturned vehicle. Traffic was briefly impacted, but the situation was resolved without significant delays.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously, especially in areas where large vehicles operate. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to maintain safe distances and stay aware of their surroundings to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and vigilance when sharing the road with larger vehicles.