A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just south of 7th Standard Road in Buttonwillow, CA. The incident involved a gold Lexus and a semi-truck. The Lexus lost control and collided with the semi-truck, resulting in a blockage of the northbound lanes.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, where the driver of the Lexus was reported to have unknown injuries. The collision caused significant traffic delays, with all northbound lanes completely blocked, extending backups to nearby roads.
Witnesses indicated that the Lexus spun out of control before landing in the northbound lanes and striking the semi-truck, which was traveling in the same direction. A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved in the incident.
By approximately 1:22 PM, one lane of the northbound Interstate 5 was reopened, allowing traffic to resume, although delays were still expected as cleanup efforts continued. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as the situation clears.