A multi-vehicle collision occurred today on the westbound lanes of State Route 134 near North Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena, CA, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident involved four vehicles: a black Chevrolet Suburban, a beige Lexus sedan, a white Dodge sedan, and a black BMW. The collision was reported at approximately 4:40 PM.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene as the accident blocked the high-occupancy vehicle lane and the first lane of traffic. Reports indicated that one individual was experiencing chest pain, but the overall injury status remains unknown.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the damaged vehicles from the scene. By 5:10 PM, a signal alert was issued for the high-occupancy vehicle lane and the first lane, estimating a closure of approximately 30 minutes. Traffic was further impacted as authorities worked to clear the wreckage and assist those involved.
By 5:25 PM, it was confirmed that the parties involved would be taken off the freeway at North Orange Grove Boulevard. Additional tow trucks were requested for the vehicles, particularly the black BMW, which had sustained damage.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes while crews work to restore normal traffic flow in the area.