A multi-vehicle collision occurred today on the northbound Interstate 405, just south of Cherry Avenue in Long Beach, California. The incident involved three vehicles: a silver Tesla SUV, a white Honda Odyssey, and a white van, along with two additional unidentified vehicles. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the crash.
The collision was first reported at approximately 10:01 PM when the Tesla SUV collided with an unknown vehicle in the carpool lane. Shortly after, at 10:02 PM, the white van was involved in a secondary collision with two other unidentified vehicles, blocking the first lane. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to ensure the safety of all involved.
By 10:11 PM, the Honda Odyssey was reported to be blocking the fourth lane with its hazard lights activated. The California Highway Patrol quickly assessed the situation, confirming that three vehicles were in the first lane of the northbound I-405. Tow trucks were requested to clear the vehicles from the roadway.
Traffic was affected during the incident, but the California Highway Patrol worked diligently to manage the situation. By 10:24 PM, the roadway was cleared, and traffic was released, allowing vehicles to resume their normal flow. The incident was officially classified as a traffic collision with no injuries reported by 10:40 PM.
All vehicles involved were towed from the scene, and the situation was resolved without any significant disruptions to traffic flow. The California Highway Patrol encourages drivers to remain vigilant and drive safely to prevent such incidents in the future.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to stay aware of their surroundings while on the highway.