A traffic collision occurred early this morning on the southbound lanes of US Highway 101 near the East 4th Street off-ramp in Los Angeles, CA. The incident took place at approximately 12:33 AM when a white sedan struck a right shoulder wall and subsequently collided with a light pole, resulting in the vehicle catching fire.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where both the white sedan and a second dark sedan were found on the right shoulder of the highway. The fire department was notified to address the vehicle fire, and a tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the damaged vehicles.
As a result of the collision, the light pole was knocked down, blocking all lanes of the East 4th Street on-ramp to southbound US Highway 101. Authorities worked diligently to clear the roadway, and by 1:20 AM, the area was reported clear, with vehicles being towed away from the scene.
While the status of any injuries remains unknown, the incident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes while emergency crews worked to restore normal traffic flow. The California Department of Transportation was notified regarding the downed light pole, which has been moved to the right shoulder, posing no further hazard.
Drivers are reminded to exercise caution and remain alert while navigating through areas affected by accidents.