A hit-and-run incident occurred today at the Twin View Boulevard on-ramp to Interstate 5 South in Redding, CA, involving a single vehicle. The incident took place around noon when a dark gray or blue older model Mercedes struck a roadside sign and then left the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency services arrived shortly after the incident and confirmed that the sign had been damaged. However, the vehicle involved was not located at the time of their response. Witnesses described the vehicle as a gray sedan, noting that the driver's side wheel lifted off the ground during the collision.
Traffic flow was minimally affected as emergency responders quickly cleared the scene, allowing vehicles to resume normal movement shortly thereafter. Authorities have classified this incident as a hit-and-run with no injuries reported.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously and report any suspicious activity or accidents they witness. The California Highway Patrol encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward to assist in the investigation.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the responsibility of drivers to remain at the scene of an accident.