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MONTEBELLO, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 — A four-vehicle crash shut down the slow lane of westbound State Route 60 at Wilcox Avenue on Monday afternoon, November 9, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person was hurt, with airbags reported deployed in one of the vehicles involved.
The crash was first reported shortly after 2 p.m. near the westbound 60 just east of Wilcox Avenue. Early reports described a Toyota Camry, a Chevrolet Blazer, a Toyota sedan and an Acura involved in the collision, with one vehicle going off the roadway onto an embankment. A white sedan and a red sedan were reported in the embankment area with airbags deployed.
Montebello Fire Department and Monterey Park Fire units responded to the scene, along with CHP officers. A party was reported out of one of the vehicles at the scene. Montebello Fire also asked for an estimated arrival time for CHP units as crews worked the crash.
A tow company was called to the scene with two flatbed trucks to clear the vehicles, and authorities requested an additional tow for one of the cars. The roadway was later reported clear, with the vehicles moved out of the travel lanes.
The incident remains under investigation. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in California
This multi-vehicle crash happened at State Route 60 and Wilcox Avenue in Montebello, CA. Our California intersections page covers intersection crashes across California.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does fog or poor visibility contribute to crashes involving several vehicles?
Reduced visibility cuts down the distance drivers have to react, so a slowdown or stopped car ahead can be missed until it's too late to brake safely, usually pulling following vehicles into the same collision.
Why does following distance matter so much in highway traffic?
Leaving more space behind the vehicle ahead gives a driver time to stop or steer clear if traffic suddenly slows, which can prevent one crash from turning into several.
Do secondary crashes usually happen after an initial wreck?
Yes. Vehicles that slow or stop near an earlier crash can get struck by traffic that doesn't see them in time, which is one reason agencies move to clear lanes and vehicles quickly.
What makes a crash involving four or more vehicles harder to investigate?
Investigators have to sort out the order in which vehicles struck each other and how each one ended up positioned, which usually takes longer than reconstructing a two-car crash.
