A traffic collision involving two Toyota RAV4 vehicles occurred today on State Route 55 South near Lincoln Avenue in Orange, California. The incident was reported at approximately 12:28 PM and involved a white Toyota RAV4 and a gray Toyota RAV4. The gray vehicle lost control and collided with the concrete divider, resulting in it blocking the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the gray Toyota RAV4 was unable to start and remained inoperable in the HOV lane. A tow truck was called to assist in removing the vehicle from the roadway.
Due to the incident, traffic was impacted, and lane closures were necessary to facilitate the removal of the disabled vehicle. The situation was resolved by 12:44 PM when the tow truck arrived to clear the gray RAV4 from the HOV lane.
Motorists traveling on State Route 55 South should remain cautious and be aware of potential delays in the area due to this incident. This event serves as a reminder for drivers to ensure their vehicles are well-maintained to prevent breakdowns that can lead to hazardous situations on the road.