A significant traffic collision occurred today on State Route 14 South near the West Palmdale Boulevard off-ramp in Palmdale, CA, involving nine vehicles. The incident took place in the late evening and led to multiple lane closures, causing considerable traffic delays for motorists in the area.
Among the vehicles involved were a red Subaru Crosstrek, a small black hatchback, a black four-door hatchback with deployed airbags, and a black BMW, possibly an X5 SUV. One vehicle was reported to have caught fire, prompting the need for a flatbed tow truck to remove it from the roadway. The fire originated from the engine compartment of the black hatchback, which had been driving while on fire before coming to a stop.
Emergency response teams were dispatched to manage the traffic incident and control the scene. Initially, all lanes were closed, resulting in significant backups and congestion. By midnight, two lanes were reopened, allowing some traffic flow to resume, although residual delays were expected.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area as traffic conditions may still be affected. The California Highway Patrol is on scene to ensure safety and facilitate the clearing of the roadway.