A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on State Route 99 South at Lerdo Highway in Shafter, CA. The incident took place during the morning commute around 6:38 AM, involving a silver Mazda3 and a black Chevy Trax. The collision resulted in a significant blockage of the roadway, impacting traffic flow in the area.
Emergency response units arrived promptly to manage the situation and direct traffic. The black Chevy Trax sustained damage to its left side, causing it to block the off-ramp. To address the traffic congestion, two tow trucks were requested to assist in clearing the vehicles from the scene.
As of 7:14 AM, officers were actively holding traffic on the Lerdo Highway off-ramp until the tow trucks arrived. Motorists experienced delays and were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the congestion caused by the traffic incident.
Authorities worked diligently to manage the scene and restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible. Drivers in the area are reminded to exercise caution and remain aware of changing traffic patterns following this incident.