A two-vehicle collision occurred today on the southbound lanes of the Interstate 110 freeway near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA, at approximately 3:14 PM. The incident involved a gray Dodge Charger and a black Mercedes-Benz, resulting in significant damage to the Mercedes-Benz, which required towing services.
Emergency services were notified of the accident just three minutes later, at 3:17 PM. The Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Police Department quickly responded to the scene, arriving at 3:29 PM. Upon arrival, emergency personnel implemented traffic management measures to control the situation and ensure the safety of all involved.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the collision. However, the black Mercedes-Benz sustained considerable damage, particularly to its front end and axle. A tow truck was requested shortly after the emergency services arrived to remove the damaged vehicle from the scene.
Traffic conditions were impacted as a result of the incident, leading to the issuance of a signal alert for a duration of 30 minutes. This alert indicated that traffic would be held from the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard off-ramp to the southbound lanes of the I-110 freeway, causing delays for motorists traveling through the area.
Additionally, it was noted that an attenuator, a safety device designed to absorb the impact of a collision, was damaged on the southbound I-110 freeway at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard off-ramp.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid delays. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.