A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near State Route 73 in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The incident took place around 7:46 PM, when a blue BMW sedan collided with a guardrail. A gray sedan was also reported to be facing the wrong way in the middle lane during the accident.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where an individual was ejected from the BMW, indicating potential unknown injuries. The situation required immediate attention, leading to the temporary closure of two right lanes to facilitate the response and cleanup.
Debris was scattered on the roadway, and approximately 50 feet of guardrail was damaged. Fortunately, no hazardous conditions were reported following the incident. By 9:41 PM, the roadway was cleared, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.
A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the damaged vehicles. Authorities are advising drivers to exercise caution in the area as traffic patterns normalize. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, especially during busy travel times.