A multi-vehicle incident occurred today on Interstate 5 South near 8th Street in National City, CA, involving three vehicles. The incident was reported at approximately 12:59 AM when a white vehicle was found disabled in the fourth lane. Eyewitnesses noted that the occupant of the white vehicle exited and walked away from the scene.
There was no indication of a traffic collision involving the other vehicles. A nearby Jeep was observed, but it did not appear to be involved in the incident. By 1:26 AM, a tow truck was requested to remove the disabled vehicle from the roadway.
Traffic was impacted as emergency responders worked at the scene, causing slow-moving conditions for motorists on the southbound side of Interstate 5. Reports indicated that traffic was gridlocked in the area, but conditions began to improve as responders managed the situation.
The disabled vehicle was ultimately towed from the scene, and the status of any injuries remains unknown. Authorities continue to monitor the area to ensure the safety of all motorists.
This incident highlights the importance of driver awareness and caution, especially when encountering disabled vehicles on busy highways.