A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on Interstate 405 North near State Route 133 in Irvine, CA. The incident happened around 9:38 AM during the busy morning commute, involving a black Subaru Outback and a silver Honda CRV. The Subaru was not driveable and was positioned in a buffer area between the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane and lane one.
As a result of the collision, traffic experienced significant delays due to lane closures. Emergency response teams arrived promptly to manage the scene and control traffic flow, ensuring the safety of all motorists. The HOV lane remained closed while crews worked to clear the vehicles involved in the traffic incident.
Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with the removal of both the black Subaru Outback and the silver Honda CRV. By 10:04 AM, lane one was reopened, but the HOV lane continued to be blocked as crews addressed the situation. Motorists traveling through this area were advised to expect residual congestion as traffic began to normalize following the incident.
Drivers were encouraged to exercise caution and consider alternate routes to avoid potential backups. This traffic incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, particularly during peak travel times.