A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 215 South near Central Avenue in Riverside, CA, involving five vehicles. The incident included a grey Nissan sedan with rear-end damage, a large big rig, a white sedan that overturned, a semi truck, and a silver Mercedes.
The collision was reported at approximately 9:04 PM, leading to immediate emergency response efforts. Multiple lanes were blocked as a result of the crash, creating substantial traffic delays and congestion for evening commuters. The overturned white sedan obstructed lanes three and four, further complicating the traffic situation.
Emergency units were deployed to manage the scene and facilitate the safe removal of the vehicles involved. Several of the vehicles were deemed not drivable and were designated for towing or relocation to the roadside.
As a result of this traffic incident, all southbound lanes on Interstate 215 were stopped, causing significant backups in the area. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid delays. The California Highway Patrol is actively working to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.