A traffic collision involving a Dodge Ram pickup occurred today at the intersection of W 16th Street and Ashby Road in Merced, CA. The incident, which involved a rollover of the vehicle, was reported at approximately 12:18 AM. Emergency response teams from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and local agencies quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and secure the area.
Due to the traffic incident, lane closures were implemented at the intersection, resulting in significant traffic delays and congestion for motorists in the area. The southbound off-ramp of W 16th Street was also closed to assist with the response efforts.
A tow truck was dispatched to the scene to remove the damaged Dodge Ram pickup. Emergency personnel worked diligently to clear the area and restore normal traffic flow. As the situation developed, traffic management strategies were put in place to minimize disruption to the morning commute.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and seek alternate routes to prevent further delays. The CHP is actively working to ensure that normal traffic conditions are restored as quickly as possible.
Updates will be provided as the scene is cleared and traffic resumes to normal.