A single-vehicle accident occurred early today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Cosumnes River Boulevard off-ramp in Sacramento, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 1:52 AM, involving a vehicle that overturned and came to rest off the roadway.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the driver, who was also a pedestrian, was found. The nature of the injuries sustained is currently classified as unknown. Witnesses observed vehicles swerving to avoid the overturned car, which was located approximately 75 feet off the road.
Traffic was impacted as emergency crews worked to clear the area. A tow truck was called to remove the vehicle, which was found on its roof. The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the vehicle was successfully towed by around 2:39 AM.
Additionally, a lane designation sign was reported knocked down during the incident and will need to be replaced.
Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved in the collision, and the scene was cleared without further incident. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as cleanup operations continue. The California Highway Patrol is working to restore normal traffic flow on this busy highway.