A significant traffic incident occurred today on State Route 79 (SR-79) at San Felipe Road in Warner Springs, CA, involving three vehicles: a red truck, a black motorcycle, and a red pickup truck. The collision resulted in both the red truck and the red pickup truck catching fire, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
Due to the incident, hard closures were implemented on both northbound and southbound lanes of SR-79, leading to considerable traffic delays and congestion in the area. Emergency service units were dispatched to manage traffic control and address the fire, which also spread to nearby brush.
For approximately one hour, one-way traffic was established using the northbound lane while crews worked diligently to extinguish the flames and clear the roadway. This traffic management was crucial for ensuring the safety of both emergency responders and motorists.
By late afternoon, all lanes on State Route 79 were reported to be open, allowing traffic to return to normal flow. Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as residual delays may still be present following the incident.
This traffic collision underscores the importance of road safety and the effective response of emergency services in managing such situations.