A traffic collision occurred early today on the northbound US 101 at the State Route 170 interchange in Los Angeles, CA. The incident involved two vehicles: a gray Dodge SUV that struck a wall and a gray Kia that spun out in the slow lane. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after the collision was reported at approximately 3:38 AM.
The Kia was found facing sideways in the slow lane, while the Dodge SUV had collided with a wall around 3:41 AM. The extent of injuries remains unknown at this time. Due to the compromised positions of both vehicles and severe flooding conditions, the #2 and #3 lanes on the northbound State Route 170 under the 134 Freeway were completely flooded, leading to significant traffic disruptions.
Tow trucks were called to assist with the removal of the vehicles, and by 4:05 AM, the vehicles were moved to a safer location. The flooding continued to impact traffic, with reports indicating that the high-occupancy vehicle lane was also affected. Authorities are working to expedite the clearing of the flooded lanes, with an estimated time of arrival for assistance noted at 30 minutes.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and to expect delays as cleanup efforts continue. This incident underscores the importance of road safety, especially during adverse weather conditions.