A hit-and-run incident involving three vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 710 at the Florence Avenue on-ramp in Bell Gardens, CA. The collision took place around 3:19 PM and involved a gray Toyota sedan, a maroon Honda sedan, and a red pickup truck. Witnesses reported that the red pickup truck was driving erratically before colliding with the two sedans and then fleeing the scene.
Emergency services responded quickly to the incident. One individual sustained injuries and was transported to Huntington Park Hospital for treatment of back pain. The California Highway Patrol received multiple reports of the accident, with one witness indicating they saw the collision occur as they passed by.
Initially, the situation was classified as a traffic collision with unknown injuries. However, as the response progressed, an ambulance was requested to the scene. By 3:57 PM, all lanes of the freeway were reopened after the vehicles were cleared from the roadway.
The erratic driving behavior of the red pickup truck was noted by witnesses, and it was confirmed that the vehicle swerved before colliding with the other two vehicles. The California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the hit-and-run aspect of the incident, as the driver of the red pickup truck left the scene without providing any information.
Traffic in the area was impacted during the response and cleanup efforts, with reports of heavy congestion near the Imperial Highway junction. Fortunately, the situation was resolved by 4:39 PM, allowing for the resumption of normal traffic flow.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the red pickup truck or the incident to come forward. The California Highway Patrol encourages drivers to remain vigilant and report any reckless driving behavior to help ensure the safety of all road users.