A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 710 near the Whittier Boulevard off-ramp in East Los Angeles, CA. The incident took place at approximately 4:16 PM and involved a white Mini Cooper and a white semi-truck. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Initial reports indicate that the collision was triggered when the driver of the Mini Cooper changed lanes, which led to an altercation with the semi-truck driver. Following this, the semi-truck made contact with the Mini Cooper as the driver attempted to exchange information. Both vehicles came to a stop on the right-hand shoulder of the highway.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. Traffic was impacted due to the incident, with reports of heavy congestion in the area. The California Highway Patrol was dispatched to assist, and their arrival was expected to take approximately 10 to 15 minutes due to the traffic conditions.
As the situation was resolved without further complications, both vehicles remained on the shoulder while authorities worked to clear the scene. Drivers in the vicinity were advised to exercise caution and be prepared for delays as traffic resumed normal flow.