Early Wednesday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles' Mid-City area resulted in the death of one person and significant traffic delays. According to NBC Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol officers responded around 2 a.m. to the incident near the South La Brea Avenue exit, involving a collision between a Honda Civic and Infiniti.
While the victim's identity has not been disclosed, it is clear that the person succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Following the crash, the eastbound lanes of the freeway faced closures, creating early morning congestion, as noted in the report by FOX LA.
Witness accounts suggest that the crash may have been the result of street racing, with reports detailing that the drivers of the Honda Civic and an Infiniti G35 could have been racing prior to the accident. A third vehicle, a Lexus, was also involved in the collision. KTLA News revealed that the crash led to the closure of all eastbound lanes, with a single lane reopening around 4:30 a.m., and full traffic flow resuming by 6:35 a.m.
As the California Highway Patrol continues their investigation into the cause of the crash, they are considering the role that racing may have played. Adding to the complexity of the situation, ABC7 mentioned that after the initial impact, the driver of the Honda got out of his vehicle, reportedly in an attempt to check on others, and was hit by another car. This unsettling detail further compounds the already tragic nature of the event.
The prolonged closure of the freeway lanes significantly disrupted morning traffic, with aerial footage from various news outlets capturing extensive backlogs. Commuters were advised to seek alternative routes as investigators and emergency services attended to the scene. Updates regarding the official cause of the crash and the victim's identity will be provided as the investigation progresses.
