A hit and run incident occurred early this morning on the northbound lanes of Interstate 405 near Hawthorne Boulevard in Lawndale, CA. The collision, which took place at approximately 5:43 AM, involved two vehicles: a white Chevrolet truck and a red SUV. After the collision, the Chevrolet truck left the scene, while the red SUV was left blocking the first lane of traffic.
Emergency services quickly responded to the situation. By 5:44 AM, the red SUV was confirmed to be non-moveable, creating a significant obstruction. The California Highway Patrol later classified the incident as a hit and run with no injuries reported.
Traffic was impacted as emergency responders worked to clear the area. At around 5:58 AM, it was confirmed that the Chevrolet truck was drivable and had departed the scene. The California Highway Patrol took steps to release traffic, allowing vehicles to resume their journey.
By 6:05 AM, the incident report was officially closed, and the lane was cleared for normal traffic flow. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in this incident, underscoring the importance of safe driving practices. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or collisions to the authorities.