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FLORENCE-GRAHAM, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on Thursday afternoon, October 15, at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and Maie Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash involved two Nissan Altimas and left at least one person reporting injury.
The CHP log shows the collision was first reported shortly before 4:35 p.m., when a caller said they were in a gray Altima that had been in a crash with a black Altima. The intersection was blocked afterward.
What began as a call for a crash with no injuries was later updated by the CHP to reflect a report of injuries at the scene. Los Angeles County Fire Department units responded to the location. The extent of any injuries has not been released.
A tow truck was requested for at least one of the vehicles involved, and a rotation tow company was called to clear the scene. No further details on the cause of the crash have been made public, and the incident remains under review.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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