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Los Angeles County, CA (July 22, 2026) – A woman was injured in a hit-and-run collision on the connector ramp from southbound I-5 to southbound I-710 in Commerce. The crash was reported around 6:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, near E Washington Blvd and Ransom St.
Dispatchers stayed on the phone with the woman to confirm her exact location so fire personnel could reach her. The driver who struck her vehicle left the area, and no description of the vehicle was included in the initial report.
A tow truck was requested to remove her vehicle from the roadway. The search for the driver remains ongoing, and no further details had been released as of publication.
We extend our best wishes for a full recovery to those injured in the crash.
Why Are Freeway Connector Ramps High-Risk for Accidents?
Connector ramps between freeways, like the one linking southbound I-5 to southbound I-710, see heavier merging traffic than standard on-ramps. Drivers frequently need to adjust speed quickly while merging from one high-speed roadway to another, which can catch other drivers off guard. Because these ramps connect two major interstates, they also tend to carry a heavy mix of commercial trucks and passenger vehicles.
Because these ramps are typically elevated or curved, visibility can be more limited than on a straight stretch of freeway. A driver who misjudges the curve or reacts late to slowing traffic ahead may not have enough space to stop safely. Glare, nighttime lighting, and weather can add further difficulty on these stretches of roadway.
Hit-and-run cases add another challenge for drivers involved. If a vehicle leaves the scene of a wreck quickly, injured drivers may be left waiting for help while trying to describe their location to dispatchers. Providing landmarks, mile markers, or nearby exit signs can help emergency crews respond faster when someone is hurt.
