Traffic Chaos After Collision on I-405 Onramp

Traffic Collision on El Segundo Onramp to Northbound Interstate 405 in Hawthorne Causes Delays Today

📍 Hawthorne, CA

📅 Published: May 16, 2025 at 01:01 AM

Map showing the location of the accident in Hawthorne, CA
Hawthorne, May 15, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the eastbound El Segundo onramp to northbound Interstate 405 (I-405) in Hawthorne, CA. The incident took place around 11:36 PM, when a dark gray sedan lost control and collided with a guardrail. This resulted in at least one vehicle requiring towing from the scene.

Emergency services responded promptly, establishing control of the situation and managing lane closures. The first lane of the eastbound El Segundo onramp was blocked, leading to significant traffic impact and delays for motorists trying to access northbound I-405. By 11:54 PM, reports confirmed that both vehicles were obstructing the onramp, causing further congestion.

A tow truck was dispatched to assist in clearing the vehicles, and by 12:27 AM, one of the vehicles had been moved to an alternate location on Prairie Avenue near 113th Street.

Motorists are advised to expect ongoing delays in the area as emergency responders continue to manage the scene and facilitate the removal of the vehicles. Drivers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to avoid the backup caused by this traffic incident.

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