A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound side of State Route 55 at the Interstate 5 interchange in Tustin, CA. The incident took place around 1:52 PM and involved a green Ford transit van and a red Chevrolet pickup truck. Both vehicles became non-drivable and were obstructing traffic, with the red pickup truck reported to be on top of the concrete divider.
Emergency services responded promptly, and a tow truck was dispatched to the scene. Due to the circumstances, a crane was requested to assist in safely removing the red pickup truck from the concrete divider. As a result of the collision, a SigAlert was issued, warning drivers of potential delays in the area. The high-occupancy vehicle lane was blocked for approximately 45 minutes.
The status of any injuries related to this incident remains unknown at this time. Authorities are working diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and exercise caution when traveling through the area until the situation is fully resolved.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential impact of vehicle collisions on busy roadways.