Traffic Collision on Interstate 5 North Near Scales

A tractor-truck dropped a load of metal in the middle lane of northbound Interstate 5. A white Honda Accord subsequently hit the debris, resulting in a traffic collision with no injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord pulled over to the right shoulder to assess vehicle damage and request a report. Caltrans was notified to clear the debris.

Original Log

Jun 5 2026 10:10AM: [1] “BIG RIG, 18 WHEELER, TRACTOR TRUCK” TRUCK DROPPED A LOAD OF METAL IN THE LANES OF TRAFFIC

Jun 5 2026 10:10AM: [2] RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE LANE

Jun 5 2026 10:10AM: [8] [Appended, 10:12:32] [1] DEBRIS 11258

Jun 5 2026 10:10AM: [9] [Appended, 10:12:32] [2] 1125

Jun 5 2026 10:11AM: [3] REPORTING PARTY – OR – RESPONSIBLE PARTY IN WHITE Honda ACC – PULLED ON RIGHT HAND SHOULDER – HIT THE ITEMS IN ROADWAY

Jun 5 2026 10:11AM: [4] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1125-Traffic Hazard to Traffic Collision ( No Injuries ) by CHP

Jun 5 2026 10:12AM: [5] TRAFFIC INTERSECTION TRYING TO GET AROUND THE ITEMS

Jun 5 2026 10:12AM: [6] REPORTING PARTY – OR – RESPONSIBLE PARTY INTERSECTION GOING TO CHECK HER VEHICLE AND ADVISE INTERSECTION SHE NEEDS A REPORT

Jun 5 2026 10:12AM: [7] THE “BIG RIG, 18 WHEELER, TRACTOR TRUCK” TRUCK INTERSECTION WHITE AND PULLED OVER

Jun 5 2026 10:12AM: [16] MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) [Shared]

Jun 5 2026 10:15AM: [22] MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED CIF [Shared]