A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on State Route 51 South near Exposition Boulevard in Sacramento, CA. The incident took place around 4:35 PM and involved a 2024 gray Tesla and a 2014 purple Dodge Charger. Both vehicles were located on the right-hand side in lane one, significantly impacting traffic flow in that lane.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, implementing traffic management measures to ensure safety and minimize disruption. A tow truck was dispatched to assist with the removal of the vehicles, which were obstructing lane one. As the afternoon rush hour approached, drivers experienced delays and congestion in the area due to the traffic incident.
By 5:31 PM, the towing service was en route, although they reported an estimated arrival time of 50 minutes because of heavy traffic conditions. This extended wait contributed to further backups along State Route 51 South, as motorists navigated around the scene of the collision.
Authorities continued to manage the traffic situation until the vehicles could be cleared, ensuring safety for all road users. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays and congestion in the vicinity of the traffic collision.