A significant traffic incident occurred today on State Route 91 East in Cerritos, CA, causing major disruptions during the morning commute. The collision involved one vehicle, a Black Ford pickup truck, which became immovable and led to a hard closure of four eastbound lanes between Pioneer Boulevard and Bloomfield Avenue due to a substantial diesel spill.
Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and control the situation. The diesel spill was reported shortly after the incident, prompting responders to deploy absorbent materials and sweepers to clean the roadway. As a result, traffic was severely impacted, with delays and congestion reported as vehicles were redirected away from the affected lanes.
The California Highway Patrol established a hard closure of the eastbound lanes from Pioneer to Bloomfield to ensure the safety of motorists and facilitate the cleanup process. A tow truck was called to remove the non-movable vehicle, and traffic management units worked diligently to restore normal flow.
By 7:23 AM, traffic began to resume, although the cleanup efforts continued, and lane closures remained in effect for safety. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and expect residual delays as the situation normalizes.