A significant traffic collision involving five vehicles occurred today on State Route 57 South near Lambert Road in Brea, CA. The incident, which took place around 5:54 PM, included a silver Tesla, a silver Toyota Camry, and a Ford Maverick among the vehicles involved. The collision led to the closure of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and at least one access lane from Lambert Road, resulting in traffic congestion in the area.
Emergency response teams arrived quickly to manage the situation and restore normal traffic flow. Traffic was temporarily halted to ensure safety and control at the scene. One vehicle was reported as immobile and required towing, further impacting traffic conditions.
As crews worked to clear the scene, they opened lanes from Lambert Road to alleviate some of the delays. However, motorists experienced backups and delays as emergency personnel managed the traffic incident. The situation was resolved by approximately 8:13 PM, allowing for the resumption of regular traffic patterns.
Drivers in the area should remain cautious and expect potential residual delays as traffic flow normalizes following this significant traffic collision.