A single-vehicle incident occurred today on Interstate 8 East near South La Brucherie Road in El Centro, CA. At approximately 6:22 PM, a red Nissan Sentra experienced an airbag deployment after the driver accidentally hit the driver's side door with a brace intended for back support. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene to assess the situation. They were able to cut away the deployed airbag from the driver's door window, allowing the driver to continue their journey. The vehicle was confirmed to be drivable after the airbag was removed.
Although the driver did not collide with any other vehicles or objects, scuff marks were observed on the north side of the Central Main Canal Bridge on the eastbound side. This prompted a request for the Department of Transportation to inspect the integrity of the guard rail before the bridge.
Traffic in the area remained unaffected, and no lane closures were reported as a result of this incident. The swift response from emergency services ensured that the situation was handled efficiently, allowing for minimal disruption to the flow of traffic on Interstate 8 East.