A motorcycle collided with a sofa that had fallen onto the roadway, causing a traffic incident on the northbound lanes of Interstate 405 near Beach Boulevard in Westminster, CA. The accident occurred today at approximately 6:59 PM when the sofa, which had reportedly fallen from an unknown vehicle, obstructed the third lane of the highway.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where they discovered a motorcycle down in the slow lane. The collision with the sofa led to significant traffic disruption, with slow-moving lanes reported as responders worked to manage the situation. An ambulance was dispatched, but the status of any injuries remains unknown.
Traffic was heavily impacted as emergency personnel cleared the debris from the roadway. A tow truck was called to assist in removing the sofa and motorcycle to restore normal traffic flow.
While there were indications of an Amazon truck nearby, it is unclear if it was involved in the incident. Authorities are continuing to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the sofa's fall and any vehicles that may have been connected to the situation.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as cleanup efforts continue and traffic conditions gradually return to normal.