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The Tesla came to rest in the center divider while the semi stopped on the right shoulder. A car hauler was also present in the slow lane, along with two additional vehicles. An air medical unit was dispatched to the scene. Emergency units spoke with the driver of the Tesla and a witness at the scene.
The Tesla was towed from the freeway, and the driver of the semi was assisted off the roadway. The freeway was reported clear after the vehicles were removed. Details about injuries have not been confirmed. The incident remains under review by authorities, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they receive care.
What Drivers Should Know About Semi-Truck Crashes on Southern California Freeways
Crashes between passenger vehicles and semi-trucks on Southern California freeways tend to be more serious than typical two-car accidents because of the significant difference in size and weight. When a smaller vehicle collides with a fully loaded commercial truck, the forces involved can be severe even at moderate speeds. Freeways like I-710 in the Long Beach area carry heavy commercial traffic around the clock, with trucks serving the nearby ports.
Late-night and early-morning hours are when these types of crashes happen most often, as driver fatigue becomes a greater factor for both commercial and passenger vehicle operators. California requires commercial truck drivers to follow strict hours-of-service rules to limit fatigue. Visibility on urban freeways at 3 a.m. can still be limited despite street lighting, particularly when merging or changing lanes near large vehicles.
