A serious incident occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at Sutterville Road in Sacramento, CA, involving a pedestrian and a semi-truck. The collision took place early in the morning, resulting in unknown injuries to the pedestrian.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene after receiving reports around 5:10 AM of a pedestrian crossing the freeway. Witnesses noted that the individual was walking against traffic. Shortly after, a semi-truck was involved in the incident, leading to a significant response from multiple emergency units.
Due to the severity of the situation, all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were closed for an extended period to facilitate investigation and cleanup efforts. A large debris field was reported, causing traffic to back up past Fruitridge Road. The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert, advising motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
By approximately 7:55 AM, the first two lanes began to reopen, allowing some traffic to flow again. However, the Sutterville Road on-ramp remained closed during the ongoing investigation. The California Highway Patrol continued to manage the scene to restore normal traffic conditions.
Motorists are encouraged to stay informed about traffic updates and plan their travel routes accordingly.