A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 605 South near Del Amo Boulevard in Cerritos, CA, involving four vehicles: a black Honda, a white minivan, a white Toyota Sienna, and a black Tesla. The incident was reported around 9:13 PM, leading to multiple vehicles stalling in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.
Due to the traffic incident, the HOV lane and at least one additional lane were closed, resulting in considerable delays and congestion for evening commuters. Emergency response teams, including several units from the California Highway Patrol, arrived promptly to manage the scene and direct traffic. Tow trucks were called to assist with the removal of the vehicles, which were obstructing lanes and contributing to the traffic backup.
As a result of the collision, traffic was halted in multiple lanes, causing significant delays for drivers in the area. Reports indicated that all lanes were initially stopped, complicating the situation further as additional vehicles attempted to navigate around the scene.
Authorities worked diligently to clear the area and restore normal traffic flow. As of now, one lane has been reopened, but motorists are advised to expect residual delays as cleanup efforts continue. Commuters are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid congestion.