A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 605, just south of the Interstate 10 interchange in La Puente, CA. The incident, which involved a Volvo XC90 SUV and an unknown vehicle, was reported at approximately 7:57 AM. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the collision.
The Volvo SUV sustained front-end damage and was blocking the first lane of traffic, leading to temporary traffic disruption. Emergency services responded quickly, with units arriving on the scene shortly after the incident was reported. By 8:08 AM, all lanes were stopped, and traffic was rerouted to manage the situation.
As emergency responders worked at the scene, it was confirmed by 8:13 AM that the first lane remained blocked. A tow truck was requested to remove the damaged Volvo from the roadway. Despite the blockage, the remaining lanes were kept open to minimize traffic delays.
By 8:16 AM, authorities reported that one lane was still blocked while five lanes remained open, allowing for some traffic flow. The tow truck arrived shortly after, and by 8:21 AM, the California Highway Patrol updated the incident classification from a traffic collision with unknown injuries to a traffic collision with no injuries.
The swift response from emergency services ensured that the situation was managed efficiently, allowing for the safe removal of the vehicles involved. The status of the unknown vehicle remains unclear, but the Volvo was successfully towed from the scene.
Motorists in the area were advised to exercise caution while navigating the affected stretch of the highway. The California Highway Patrol continues to monitor traffic conditions and provide updates as necessary.