A traffic collision occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 605 (I-605) at the State Route 72 off-ramp in Whittier, CA, causing significant disruptions during the afternoon commute. The incident involved two vehicles: a double BMW SUV and a white Honda.
At approximately 2:38 PM, all lanes were stopped as emergency responders arrived to manage the situation. Traffic was heavily impacted, resulting in delays and congestion as vehicles were redirected away from the collision site. By 2:47 PM, both vehicles were moved to the right-hand side of the roadway, allowing for some traffic flow to resume, although backups continued in the area.
Multiple emergency traffic management units were deployed to control the scene and ensure safe passage for motorists. The response teams worked diligently to mitigate the traffic impact and restore normal conditions as quickly as possible.
Motorists traveling through this section of I-605 are advised to expect delays and consider alternative routes to avoid congestion. Emergency responders remained on-site to oversee traffic management until the situation was fully resolved.