A solo vehicle collision involving a white SUV occurred today on the southbound side of State Route 14 near Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita, CA. The incident took place around 9:04 PM when the SUV spun out of control and struck a guardrail, resulting in significant damage. The driver left the scene, leading to a hit-and-run classification.
Emergency services responded promptly, finding the damaged SUV smoking and blocking two lanes of traffic. A tow truck was called to the scene to remove the vehicle, which was successfully towed away shortly thereafter. The status of any injuries remains unknown at this time.
Due to the collision, traffic was impacted, with delays reported in the area. The right two lanes were blocked for a period, causing congestion for motorists traveling on the southbound side of State Route 14. Debris from the collision was cleared from the roadway to restore normal traffic flow.
Witnesses reported seeing the white SUV with severe damage pulling to the right side of Sierra Highway at Newhall Avenue shortly after the incident. The California Highway Patrol is monitoring the situation and gathering further details regarding the hit-and-run driver.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area as cleanup efforts continue.