A traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 5 South near Vista Del Lago Road in Lebec, CA, involving two vehicles: a gold Chevrolet Trail Blazer and a Chevrolet Suburban. The Chevrolet Suburban sustained moderate front-end damage and was towed from the scene.
Traffic flow was notably affected due to lane blockages resulting from the incident. The high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane was closed, and both vehicles obstructed the center divider, leading to congestion in the area. Emergency traffic management units responded quickly to the scene to manage the situation and assist with traffic control.
The incident was first reported at approximately 9:51 AM, with the Chevrolet Trail Blazer hitting the center divider shortly after. By 10:08 AM, emergency responders confirmed that the Chevrolet Suburban was blocking the center divider, necessitating the arrival of a tow truck for vehicle removal. The scene was cleared by 10:13 AM, allowing traffic to return to normal.
Drivers in the vicinity were advised to exercise caution and anticipate delays as emergency crews worked to clear the roadway. The prompt response from emergency traffic management units helped minimize the disruption caused by this traffic incident, restoring traffic flow in a timely manner.