Major Traffic Disruption on State Route 118

Traffic Collision on State Route 118 West Near Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, CA, Causes Lane Closures

📍 Los Angeles, CA

📅 Published: December 19, 2024 at 07:33 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, December 19, 2024 -

A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on State Route 118 West near the Interstate 405 North interchange in Los Angeles, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 6:18 PM when a dark blue sedan was found blocking the middle lane with its airbags deployed. A gray sedan sustained damage to its left axle during the collision.

Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Fire Department, quickly responded to the scene. The dark blue sedan obstructed traffic, leading to lane closures. Initially, one lane was closed, but as the situation developed, it was reported that half of the lanes were affected.

Tow trucks were called to remove both vehicles from the roadway. By 6:58 PM, all lanes were confirmed to be open, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow. The status of any injuries resulting from the collision remains unknown at this time.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as emergency services cleared the scene. This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and the need for immediate reporting of traffic collisions to ensure the safety of all road users.

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