Authorities said the collision took place around 9:53 p.m. on near Boulevard.

Carson Car Accident
Deadly Collision on Interstate 405 in Carson

, CA. – One person died, and another was critically injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving a suspected wrong-way driver that happened Monday night in Carson.

Authorities said the collision took place around 9:53 p.m. on Interstate 405 near Avalon Boulevard.

California Highway Patrol officers and County firefighters responded to the scene.

The responders found about four or five cars involved in the accident.

The firefighters pronounced one person dead at the scene.

Another person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The report said more injuries were reported but did not give extra details.

All southbound lanes of the interstate were closed during the investigation. Traffic was being diverted off the freeway at Avalon Boulevard.