A traffic collision involving five vehicles occurred today at the intersection of Santiago Canyon Road and Chinchilla Pasture Road in Orange, CA, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident took place around 6:47 PM and involved a white van that was found on its side in a ditch, a silver SUV blocking the northbound lane, a white GMC Yukon that overturned, a white SUV that also overturned, and a gray Ford Escape that collided with the Yukon.
As a result of the collision, several vehicles remained on-site, obstructing traffic lanes and leading to delays for motorists during the evening rush hour. Traffic management units were dispatched to the scene to assist in clearing the lanes and managing the traffic flow. Tow trucks were called to remove the vehicles involved in the incident.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as traffic congestion is expected to persist until the scene is fully cleared. The response teams worked diligently to restore normal traffic conditions, highlighting the importance of caution while driving, especially during peak traffic times.