A traffic collision on State Route 1 in Malibu, CA, caused significant disruptions to traffic flow today. The incident, which occurred around 3:08 PM, involved two vehicles: a white work truck that went off the roadway into a ditch and a yellow flatbed semi parked on the shoulder.
Emergency services responded promptly to manage the situation, deploying multiple units for traffic control and scene management. As a result of the collision, lane closures were implemented, leading to delays and congestion along State Route 1. Motorists experienced backups as traffic was diverted around the area.
The white work truck remained off the roadway while the yellow flatbed semi was stationed nearby. A tow truck was requested to assist with the recovery of the work truck, but delays in its arrival were noted due to ongoing traffic conditions.
Drivers in the Malibu area are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the traffic delays caused by this incident. Emergency responders continued to monitor the situation, ensuring the safety of all involved and directing traffic until the scene was cleared and normal traffic flow could resume.
Updates will be provided as the situation develops and the roadway is restored to full capacity.