A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 405, near Lakewood Boulevard in Long Beach, CA. The incident took place around 11:17 AM, when a sedan and a Toyota pickup truck collided. The pickup truck was positioned sideways, blocking both the high-occupancy vehicle lane and the number one lane, while the sedan was in motion.
Emergency response teams, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP), quickly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and facilitate the clearance of the vehicles involved. Multiple lane closures were implemented to ensure the safety of both responders and motorists. The FSP worked to remove the obstructing vehicle from the roadway, and by approximately 11:34 AM, the roadway was cleared.
During the incident, traffic flow was significantly impacted, with all lanes reportedly stopped as crews worked to resolve the situation. The FSP requested a traffic break at Bellflower to help manage the flow of vehicles during the incident. By 12:38 PM, the roadway was confirmed clear, allowing traffic to resume normal operations.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 405 North should remain cautious and aware of potential residual delays as the area returns to regular traffic patterns following the incident.