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SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 — A Tesla and a box truck collided on Thursday afternoon, November 5, on the southbound I-110 off-ramp at Slauson Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was initially logged as a collision with an unknown degree of injury before authorities upgraded it to a crash with minor injuries.
The collision happened on the ramp from southbound I-110 to West Slauson Avenue. The Tesla reportedly sustained major front-end damage in the crash. Los Angeles Fire Department units responded to the scene, and the CHP later classified the injuries involved as minor.
The box truck was blocking the off-ramp after the crash, prompting a request for a tow truck to clear the roadway. A Freeway Service Patrol unit also responded to help move vehicles out of traffic. The ramp was reported clear within about an hour of the initial call, and the CHP closed its incident shortly after.
No information on citations or possible causes has been released. The police do not indicate whether speed, distraction, or another factor contributed to the crash.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for South Los Angeles, CA
The truck crash was reported on I-110 in South Los Angeles. For more crash news from the area, see our Los Angeles County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully beneath a truck's trailer or body in a collision, usually causing more serious damage and injury than the vehicles' speeds alone would suggest. It's not clear from available information whether this factor was present in the Slauson Avenue crash.
What are common causes of large-truck accidents?
Collisions involving box trucks and other large vehicles frequently stem from blind spots, sudden lane changes, following too closely, or one vehicle misjudging the other's speed near ramps and merge points.
How can drivers share the road with trucks safely?
Giving trucks extra following distance, staying out of their blind spots, and being cautious near on-ramps and off-ramps where trucks merge or slow can help avoid collisions in those areas.
Does driver fatigue contribute to truck crashes?
Fatigue is a recognized factor in some truck-involved crashes, particularly on long routes or during late hours, though it has not been cited as a factor in this incident.
