Hit-and-Run Accident on Interstate 5 South at Gene Autry Way Off-Ramp

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 3:01 PM, a blue Toyota RAV4 was involved in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 5 South, just north of Gene Autry Way. The vehicle collided with an unknown additional vehicle and the center divide, coming to a stop in the center divide. The accident blocked the middle lanes and the number one lane, as well as the carpool lane due to fire department activity. Despite initial witness reports of possible injuries, the incident was reported as having no injuries. A flatbed tow truck from Best Tow was requested and arrived on the scene to clear the vehicle.

Original Log

Jun 21 2026 3:01PM: [3] VEHICLE BLKNG MIDDLE LNS

Jun 21 2026 3:01PM: [7] [Appended, 15:02:34] [1] BLUE Toyota RAV4 VERSUS UNKNOWN ADDTL

Jun 21 2026 3:01PM: [8] [Appended, 15:02:34] [2] IN THE # 1 LANE

Jun 21 2026 3:01PM: [5] [Appended, 15:02:02] [1] BLUE TOY RAV VERSUS CENTER DIVIDE – VEHICLE IN CENTER DIVIDE

Jun 21 2026 3:04PM: [13] PER WITNESS , POSSIBLE – OR – POSSESSION INJURIES THINKS AMBULANCE REQUESTED INTERSECTION NEEDED // MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED MN [Shared]

Jun 21 2026 3:21PM: [15] 55-502M 97 SOUTH BOUND 5 JUST NORTH OF GENE AUTRY TOW TRUCK FLATBED TOW TRUCK BLUE Toyota RAV4 FIRE DEPARTMENT BLOCKING HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (CAR POOL) LANE [Shared]

Jun 21 2026 3:23PM: [18] [Rotation Request Comment] MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED BEST TOW 714-847-0730 WITH FLATBED TOW TRUCK [Shared]

Jun 21 2026 3:38PM: [19] 55-502M HAVE TOW TRUCK EXPEDITE [Shared]

Jun 21 2026 3:56PM: [20] 55-502M EVERYTHING IN CENTER DIVIDE – STILL STANDBY FOR TOW [Shared]

Jun 21 2026 3:57PM: [21] MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED BEST TOW 10 MINS [Shared]

Jun 21 2026 4:07PM: [22] 55-502M BEST TOW 97