Lawndale, CA – A major multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 405 South near Inglewood Avenue in Lawndale, California, caused significant disruptions early Sunday morning. The crash, reported around 2:06 AM, involved four vehicles, including a black Audi A5 and an overturned dark-colored sedan that blocked the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. Smoke was seen emanating from the overturned vehicle, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.
Multiple tow trucks were called to the scene to assist in clearing the roadway, which was complicated by the overturned vehicle. Traffic in all lanes was temporarily halted as authorities worked to manage the situation, with flares deployed to ensure the safety of responders and motorists.
The status of any injuries remains unclear, as no specific reports were confirmed at the time. Emergency crews, including the Long Beach Fire Department, were on-site to address the incident and restore normal traffic flow.