Fatal Harbor Freeway Crash Causes major Traffic Delays in South LA
A tragic two-vehicle accident on the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway in South Los angeles claimed the life of one person early Sunday morning, causing meaningful traffic disruptions for commuters.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded too the scene around 5:00 a.m. near Manchester Avenue. Initial reports indicate a black sedan and a gray cargo van collided in the express lanes. The impact was severe enough to eject a victim from one of the vehicles.
Adding to the tragedy, a further incident occurred moments later.According to Jose Ubaldo, a spokesperson for Metro Los Angeles, an out-of-service Metro Line 210 bus, traveling northbound on the 110 Freeway north of Century Boulevard, struck the ejected victim.
“At about 5:10 this morning, an out-of-service Metro bus Line 210 heading northbound on the 110 freeway north of Century Boulevard, struck a body that had been ejected from an earlier, non-Metro vehicle accident,” Ubaldo stated. “Metro extends its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and friends.”
The severity of the incident prompted the CHP to issue a SigAlert at 5:33 a.m., entirely shutting down all northbound lanes of the freeway.This closure lasted for approximately two hours, causing significant delays and impacting the morning commute for thousands of drivers. The SigAlert was eventually canceled at 8:16 a.m.after the scene was cleared.
The CHP is currently investigating the cause of the initial collision. Further details regarding the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the accident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.Authorities urge anyone with details about the incident to contact the CHP.
This tragic event underscores the importance of safe driving practices on Southern California freeways. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of even minor collisions and the critical need for heightened awareness on the road.
On Sunday morning, a fatal two-vehicle collision on the northbound harbor (110) Freeway in South los Angeles resulted in the death of one person and notable traffic disruptions. The California Highway Patrol reported a black sedan and a gray cargo van collided near Manchester Avenue around 5:00 a.m. [[1]]The impact ejected a victim from one of the vehicles.tragically, a nearby out-of-service Metro Line 210 bus struck the ejected victim moments later. [[1]]Metro los Angeles spokesperson Jose Ubaldo confirmed the bus incident, adding “Metro extends its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and friends.” [[1]]the CHP issued a SigAlert shutting down all northbound lanes of the freeway for approximately two hours. [[1]]The closure caused major delays for commuters. The CHP is investigating the cause of the initial collision. [[1]]
