A traffic collision on Interstate 5 (I-5) in San Juan Capistrano, CA, caused significant traffic delays today during the evening commute. The incident occurred around 6:18 PM and involved three vehicles: a black SUV facing sideways, a grey vehicle with deployed airbags, and an unknown white vehicle.
Initially, the collision blocked multiple lanes, particularly affecting the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, leading to considerable congestion and traffic stoppage. Emergency response units quickly arrived on the scene to manage traffic and ensure safety. By approximately 6:36 PM, responders had successfully moved traffic to the shoulder, alleviating some of the backup.
A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved. As the situation progressed, emergency personnel worked diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. By 6:47 PM, traffic conditions began to improve, although residual delays were still expected as cleanup efforts continued.
Motorists traveling along I-5 in San Juan Capistrano should remain cautious and anticipate lingering delays as the California Highway Patrol manages the situation. The prompt actions of emergency responders helped to minimize the overall impact on evening traffic, ensuring that the road could be reopened as quickly as possible.