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NORWALK, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 — At least one person was hurt on Tuesday evening, November 10, when a chain-reaction crash involving seven vehicles shut down lanes on southbound I-605 near Imperial Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was first reported just before 6 p.m. on southbound I-605 just south of Imperial Highway. A caller reported being in a silver Toyota Camry that had collided with a semi-truck and five other vehicles. Early radio traffic described a tractor-trailer and a sedan blocking the right shoulder, with two vehicles blocking lanes just north of Imperial and just south of Firestone Boulevard, stopping traffic in three lanes.
A person involved in a black Honda Civic was reported near a semi-truck on the right shoulder. CHP units moved vehicles from the center divider to the shoulder and worked to reach the occupant, who declined ambulance transport. Elsewhere in the pileup, four vehicles, described as a Kia SUV, a Jeep, a Chevrolet sedan and a Mazda Miata, were reported disabled and not movable. The Los Angeles County Fire Department also responded to the scene.
Multiple tow companies were called to clear the wreckage, with crews requested to handle the Toyota Camry, which had moderate rear-end damage, along with the other disabled vehicles. Responders also called for cleanup material after coolant and oil spilled onto the carpool lane. The CHP's final accident coding listed seven vehicles involved and classified the crash as a minor-injury collision. No other details on injuries or possible causes have been released, and the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I'm stopped near a crash on the highway?
Turn on hazard lights, stay inside the vehicle if it's in a traffic lane, and move to the shoulder or a safe area away from moving traffic if possible. Call 911 to report your location and condition.
How does fog or low visibility contribute to pile-ups?
Reduced visibility shortens the distance drivers have to react to slowed or stopped traffic ahead, which can cause following vehicles to strike one another in quick succession.
Why is following distance so important?
Leaving enough space between vehicles gives drivers more time to brake safely if traffic ahead slows suddenly, lowering the odds of rear-ending another car.
Are secondary crashes common after an initial wreck?
Yes. Vehicles slowing or stopping near an earlier collision can create new hazards for approaching traffic, which is why responders usually work to block lanes and warn oncoming drivers quickly.
