The crash occurred at approximately 1:53 p.m. on December 9, on SR-91 at the Long Beach Boulevard offramp.
Long Beach, CA – At least one person was injured in a four-vehicle crash on the westbound SR-91 in Long Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 1:53 p.m. on December 9, on SR-91 at the Long Beach Boulevard offramp.
CHP reports indicate the collision involved multiple vehicles, including a gray Honda Civic, a white Toyota Prius, a white sedan, a white Dodge Ram, and a white utility truck. The sequence of events shows vehicles collided in the center divider, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash.
One party was transported to Lakewood Regional Medical Center with reported injuries. No arrests were reported.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, though early information suggests driver error or roadway congestion may have contributed.
CHP, Long Beach Fire Department, and Freeway Service Patrol responded to the scene to assist with injuries and clear the vehicles.
The HOV lane and the No. 1 lane were blocked for several hours, causing significant traffic delays in the area until crews removed the vehicles.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Crash Statistics in Los Angeles County
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