A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 605 near the interchange with State Route 91 in Cerritos, CA. The incident took place around 4:48 PM and involved a silver SUV that overturned and another unidentified vehicle. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where the overturned SUV was blocking the slow lane.
Reports indicated that there were minors present in the overturned vehicle, but the extent of any injuries remains unknown. Traffic management was effectively implemented, with lanes coned off to ensure safety for all involved. By 5:04 PM, traffic was released from the area, although the third and fourth lanes remained closed for the towing operation.
A tow truck was requested to assist with the removal of the non-drivable silver SUV, which required special equipment for towing. The situation was resolved by 5:48 PM, allowing normal traffic flow to resume.
Motorists traveling through the area were advised to exercise caution as emergency services worked to clear the scene. The prompt response from emergency personnel helped mitigate potential traffic delays, ensuring that the incident was managed with minimal disruption to drivers.
As always, the California Highway Patrol encourages safe driving practices, especially in areas where accidents have occurred.