MALIBU, Calif. — It’s been a rough morning for Southland commuters. The California Highway Patrol said there were 132 incident reports between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., which is three times the number reported just a week ago.
“Always when it rains for the first time in a while, people get a little crazy,” said motorist Randin Kasperak. “I drive carefully every day.”
A vehicle flew 300 feet down the side of Malibu Canyon Road at about 7:20 a.m. Firefighters expected the worst as they responded to the accident two miles north of Pacific Coast Highway, and even called for air rescue. The car flipped several times as it went down the cliff, but miraculously, the driver suffered only minor injuries.
Malibu Canyon Road was shut down during the rescue effort. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
A driver of a big rig in Santa Clarita hydroplaned and overturned on the 5 South near Calgrove Boulevard. The truck crashed through a guardrail and blocked two lanes. The driver was not injured.
A delivery truck overturned on the 110 Freeway, causing traffic to backup for several miles.
Many drivers said they gave themselves extra time because they expected the rain-related delays.
“We have to use a lot more caution in this kind of weather naturally,” said motorist Jim Smith. “If you go fast, you’re asking for trouble.”
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