A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today at the interchange of Interstate 5 South (I-5 S) and State Route 91 East (SR-91 E) in Buena Park, CA. The incident took place early in the morning and resulted in the temporary blockage of mid lanes, leading to significant traffic delays for commuters.
At approximately 2:00 AM, a silver sedan and a black sedan were confirmed to be involved in the crash. Emergency response teams quickly arrived on the scene to manage traffic and deploy flares for safety. While the mid lanes remained obstructed, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes were reopened shortly thereafter, helping to ease some of the congestion.
Tow trucks were called to assist with the removal of the vehicles, and by 2:28 AM, roadway clearance operations were in progress. Multiple emergency units were present to ensure effective traffic management and scene control throughout the incident.
Flares remained on the roadway until around 2:48 AM, providing ongoing alerts to drivers. By 3:41 AM, the vehicles were being removed from the area, allowing for the gradual restoration of normal traffic flow. Motorists are advised to remain cautious as residual delays may still be experienced following the traffic incident.