San Fernando Valley, California – A shocking incident unfolded on Highway 101 in Universal City, leaving at least one person hospitalized. Slippery pavement, a consequence of rain, triggered a series of events that led to a multiple-car collision.
Around 10:10 p.m., near the Lankershim Boulevard exit, in the southbound lanes of the highway, the California Highway Patrol received reports of a serious collision. According to reports, a vehicle dangerously skidded on the wet road before colliding with the center divider.
What initially was an isolated incident turned chaotic when a Good Samaritan stopped to help. However, their intervention inadvertently triggered a second collision involving several more vehicles. The scene became chaotic, with severely damaged vehicles scattered across the road as traffic tried to maneuver around.
Firefighters had to intervene to rescue a person trapped in their vehicle. Subsequently, they were urgently transported to a nearby hospital. At this time, no immediate information about their condition has been provided.
With SkyCal in the air, images revealed the magnitude of the traffic disaster, with a long line of traffic accumulating behind the affected area. The presence of several severely damaged vehicles hindered the normal flow of incoming traffic.
This incident underscores the importance of driving with caution in adverse weather conditions. Slippery pavement can become an imminent danger, as evidenced by this unfortunate multiple-car collision on Highway 101. Road safety should be a priority, especially when weather conditions complicate driving.
