A significant traffic collision occurred today on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near the Avila Beach Drive off-ramp in Pismo Beach, CA. The incident involved a gray Lexus that struck a guardrail at high speed, resulting in extensive damage to the vehicle. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene around 10:27 PM.
Witnesses reported that the driver of the Lexus, a male dressed in all black with white sneakers, was initially seen walking away from the vehicle but later returned. The driver was found sitting approximately ten feet behind the vehicle and was reported to have unknown injuries. Due to the severe front-end damage, the Lexus was towed from the scene.
A Toyota Tacoma was present but confirmed to be uninvolved in the collision. The Lexus struck the guardrail and ended up on the Avila Beach on-ramp, creating a hazardous situation for other drivers. Debris from the incident was scattered across the roadway, prompting cleanup efforts.
As a result of the collision, traffic flow was impacted, leading to lane closures in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through this section of U.S. Highway 101 as emergency crews work to clear the scene and restore normal traffic conditions.