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IRWINDALE, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 — A multi-vehicle crash shut down lanes on westbound Interstate 210 near the Interstate 605 interchange on Monday afternoon, November 9, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person was hurt and an ambulance was requested.
The CHP said the crash was first reported shortly before 1 p.m. near Mt. Olive Drive, involving a gray Toyota Camry and a black Lexus SUV stopped in the roadway. Dispatch logs described a shifting scene, with earlier reports noting a gray Ford Escape, a black Toyota Camry, and a white pickup truck involved near a lighted sign, and a separate mention of a black Toyota RX350 and gray Camry also on the roadway.
Vehicles remained stopped in the roadway for a period of time, including at least three cars left blocking lanes, with visibility of a nearby freeway exit sign cited in the log. The California Highway Patrol said the collision was later classified as one involving a request for an ambulance due to injury. The Los Angeles County Fire Department also responded.
The Freeway Service Patrol assisted at the scene before closing out its portion of the response.
The California Highway Patrol's investigation into the crash remains open. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Irwindale, CA
The multi-vehicle crash was reported on Interstate 210 in Irwindale. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Los Angeles County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are crashes involving several vehicles usually harder to sort out for investigators?
When multiple cars are involved, responders first have to determine how many vehicles struck each other and in what order, which can take time if some drivers leave the scene or accounts conflict.
What typically leads to chain-reaction crashes like this one?
These crashes commonly start with one vehicle slowing, stopping, or losing control, prompting a string of following vehicles to brake hard or swerve, sometimes striking each other in the process.
Is there anything drivers can do if traffic suddenly backs up ahead on the freeway?
Leaving extra space between vehicles and watching brake lights several cars ahead can give drivers more time to react if traffic stops unexpectedly.
Smart short answer for what to do after a multi-vehicle crash?
Drivers involved should move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, and wait for law enforcement to arrive and document the scene.
