A significant traffic collision occurred today on State Route 118 East at Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles, CA, involving five vehicles. The incident, reported around 2:40 PM, included a black sedan that overturned on its roof, a small sedan that also flipped after colliding with a tow truck, and a blue Hyundai sedan that overturned in the fast lane following a collision with a semi-truck. Additionally, a black truck was blocking the right-hand side of the roadway.
As a result of this traffic incident, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes were closed, and one to two lanes were obstructed, leading to notable traffic congestion in the area. Emergency services were dispatched to manage the scene and control traffic flow. By 3:02 PM, three lanes were reopened, but the HOV lanes remained blocked, causing delays for motorists.
Authorities issued a SigAlert at approximately 3:45 PM, alerting drivers to the ongoing traffic impacts and advising them to seek alternate routes to avoid backups. The situation is expected to improve as the area is cleared, but drivers should remain cautious and anticipate potential delays during the afternoon commute.