A traffic collision occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Triggs Street in Commerce, CA, involving two vehicles: a blue Honda Accord and a white sedan. The incident took place around 5:49 PM, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. The blue Honda Accord sustained major rear-end damage and was towed from the scene, while the white sedan, which had considerable front-end damage, was left on the right shoulder of the highway.
Witnesses reported that the driver of the white sedan fled the scene shortly after the collision. The driver was described as wearing dark-colored sweatpants and a jacket, and was seen walking away from the vehicle. The status of any injuries related to the incident remains unknown.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, managing the situation effectively. Traffic in the area was impacted as lanes were temporarily closed for the response and cleanup efforts. A tow truck was called to remove the damaged Honda Accord, while the white sedan remained on the shoulder awaiting further action.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area as cleanup continues. Authorities are working to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.