A significant traffic incident occurred today on the westbound Interstate 10 freeway at Barranca Street in West Covina, CA, involving a blue sedan that collided with a retaining wall. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol and the West Covina Fire Department, responded to the scene shortly after 4:29 AM.
The collision caused major traffic disruptions, prompting the issuance of a SigAlert for the Barranca on-ramp to the westbound Interstate 10. This alert indicated that traffic would be impacted for approximately 2 to 3 hours. During the emergency response, only one lane of the on-ramp was open for about 15 minutes before the ramp was fully reopened around 9:16 AM.
Witnesses reported the presence of an unknown green mini-van on the on-ramp, which may have been involved in the incident, although its exact role remains unclear. A tow truck was requested to assist with the removal of the blue sedan, which was likely not drivable following the collision.
As the situation unfolded, emergency crews worked diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area, as residual delays may still be present.