A traffic collision involving four vehicles occurred today on the eastbound lanes of State Route 118 (SR-118) at Glenoaks Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. The vehicles involved included a gray GMC Denali, a white Mercedes, a Ford van, and an unknown vehicle. The incident led to significant traffic disruptions, resulting in lane closures and extended signal alerts in the area.
Emergency response teams, including several traffic management units, quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. The collision blocked the slow lane, causing delays for motorists during the evening rush hour. At around 7:14 PM, authorities announced that all lanes would be closed for approximately 40 minutes while the scene was cleared.
A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of one vehicle, while the other three vehicles remained on-site, presumed drivable. Traffic management units worked diligently to control the scene and mitigate congestion, updating signal alerts as needed to facilitate traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays caused by this traffic incident. The situation is expected to improve as the vehicles are cleared and normal traffic patterns resume.