A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on Interstate 405 South near Lakewood Boulevard in Long Beach, CA. The incident took place around 4:40 PM and involved a gray Mazda CX-5, a black Tesla, and a blue Ford C-Max. The vehicles were either being moved or were already on the shoulder, which impacted the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.
Emergency response units arrived quickly at the scene to manage traffic and maintain safety. A tow truck was dispatched to assist in clearing the vehicles from the roadway. As a result of the collision, traffic delays were reported, leading to congestion for drivers in the area during the busy afternoon commute.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes, as delays are expected to continue until the scene is fully cleared. The California Highway Patrol is on-site to direct traffic and facilitate the removal of the vehicles involved in the traffic incident.
Drivers should remain alert for changing road conditions and be prepared for potential backups as the situation develops. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the traffic incident on Interstate 405 South in Long Beach, CA.