A significant traffic collision occurred today on the eastbound side of State Route 91 (SR-91) near North Long Beach Boulevard in Compton, CA. The incident involved two vehicles: a semi truck that jackknifed and leaked fuel, and a large pickup truck that became detached from its towing rig.
As a result of the collision, multiple lanes of the highway were fully closed, with only the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane and select lanes remaining open. Traffic management teams from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and city traffic units were quickly dispatched to the scene to control the situation and minimize congestion.
The collision caused significant traffic delays and backups during the evening commute, prompting officials to implement a hard closure of the affected lanes for approximately three hours to facilitate cleanup and towing operations.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays if traveling in the area. The Santa Fe on-ramp and the southbound Alameda on-ramp to eastbound SR-91 are also closed as part of the traffic management efforts.
Drivers are encouraged to remain alert and patient as emergency crews work to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.