Vehicle Accident on Interstate 5 Left One Hurt

LAKE FOREST, CA (July 26, 2022) – Tuesday afternoon, a traffic collision near Lake Forest Drive left one person with injuries.

The incident happened on July 12th, at around 12:34 p.m on Interstate 5 near Lake Forest Drive.

According to California Highway Patrol, a minivan was stalled in a carpool lane when it was rear-ended by another car. The impact of the collision injured at least one person. At this time, the extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown.

As a result of the crash, at least three lanes of the freeway were closed down for investigation and cleanup. Traffic in the area stalled for at least six miles.

Currently, no further details regarding the Interstate 5 traffic crash are public. However, more information will be provided once made available.

Driving can be very dangerous and almost anything can happen if you are not prepared. Always check behind your vehicle before backing. Do not depend on mirrors alone and always back at slow speed. By driving in a safe and legal manner, you can help avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents that may have devastating consequences for you and others.


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