A traffic collision involving a single vehicle occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the West El Camino off-ramp in Sacramento, CA. The incident happened around 12:49 PM when a white compact car came off West El Camino and landed on its roof on the freeway. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the driver was reported to be trapped inside the vehicle.
The driver is expected to survive, although the status of their injuries remains unknown. Due to the incident, the area was temporarily closed for investigation, leading to traffic disruptions in the vicinity.
As emergency personnel worked to safely extricate the driver, the vehicle remained in its overturned position until the driver's condition could be fully assessed. The Sacramento Fire Department was dispatched to assist, and a tow truck was requested to remove the vehicle once it was safe to do so.
Traffic was diverted away from the affected area, and the West El Camino off-ramp was closed to facilitate the investigation. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the swift response of emergency services in critical situations.