Traffic Collision Causes Major Delays on SR-55

Traffic Collision on Southbound State Route 55 at Interstate 405 Causes Delays in Costa Mesa, CA

📍 Costa Mesa, CA

📅 Published: January 13, 2025 at 02:00 PM

🔄 Updated: January 13, 2025 at 02:31 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, January 13, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving a gray Toyota RAV4 and a white sedan occurred today at approximately 1:32 PM on the southbound State Route 55 at the Interstate 405 interchange in Costa Mesa, CA. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where both vehicles were located in the general purpose lane.

The incident resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with delays reported as responders worked to clear the area. The southbound lanes of State Route 55 transitioning to southbound Interstate 405 were affected, causing motorists to experience slowdowns.

While the status of any injuries remains unknown, emergency personnel were dispatched to manage the situation effectively. A tow truck was called to remove the vehicles involved, ensuring that the roadway could be cleared for other drivers.

As the situation developed, notifications were sent to additional emergency services for support. By 2:26 PM, a tow service was confirmed to be en route to assist with the vehicle removal.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and anticipate potential delays in the area as traffic resumes normal flow. Updates on the incident will be provided as more information becomes available.

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