Rollover Accident Blocks Angeles Forest Highway Lanes

Single-Vehicle Rollover Blocks Northbound Lanes on Angeles Forest Highway in Palmdale, CA

📍 Palmdale, CA

📅 Published: December 20, 2024 at 05:05 PM

🔄 Updated: December 20, 2024 at 06:30 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, December 20, 2024 -

A single-vehicle rollover incident occurred today on Angeles Forest Highway, blocking the northbound lanes near mile marker 11.51 in Palmdale, CA. Emergency services responded promptly at approximately 4:19 PM, finding a gray sedan overturned on its roof. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this incident.

Witnesses indicated that the vehicle was located about 6.5 miles south of Mount Emma Road, near the Pacifico Mountain Tailhead. Good Samaritans stopped to assist the occupants until emergency personnel arrived. The local fire department was initially dispatched, but they were later canceled as there were no injuries.

A tow truck was called to the scene to remove the overturned vehicle, which was blocking both northbound lanes. By 5:31 PM, the vehicle was successfully towed, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.

Motorists in the area experienced delays due to the lane blockage, but the quick response from emergency services helped to minimize disruption. Authorities remind drivers to exercise caution when traveling on Angeles Forest Highway, especially in challenging conditions.

This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the swift actions of both emergency responders and bystanders in times of need.

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