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Long Beach, CA (August 4, 2026) — A semi-truck was involved in a three-vehicle collision on northbound I-710 at Willow Street in Long Beach early on Monday, August 3.
California Highway Patrol dispatch records show the crash was reported shortly after 5:30 a.m. A white big rig, a gray Honda Civic, and a pickup truck were identified at the scene.
The pickup truck was reported beneath the semi-truck following the collision. Vehicles blocked the first and second travel lanes while emergency responders and towing crews worked at the scene. The cause remains under review.
We hope everyone involved makes a speedy recovery.
Where the Crash Happened: Northbound I-710 at Willow St
Interstate 710 is a major freight corridor serving Long Beach and the surrounding areas. The route carries a mix of passenger vehicles and large commercial trucks, creating substantial differences in vehicle size, visibility, and stopping distance.
Near Willow Street, drivers may encounter traffic entering, exiting, or changing lanes around the interchange. A crash blocking the inside lanes can force approaching motorists to slow or merge suddenly while responders work near active traffic.
What We Know
- The collision was reported shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Monday.
- Three vehicles were involved.
- A white semi-truck and a gray Honda Civic were identified.
- A pickup truck was reported beneath the semi-truck.
- The first and second northbound lanes were blocked.
- Emergency vehicles responded.
Why Collisions Beneath Large Trucks Require Careful Review
Large commercial trucks have greater ground clearance and a much larger structure than passenger vehicles. When a smaller vehicle becomes positioned beneath a semi-truck, the size mismatch can complicate both the emergency response and the investigation.
For this I-710 collision, investigators will need to determine the order of contact among all three vehicles. Damage patterns and final vehicle positions may indicate whether the impacts occurred in a single sequence or through separate contacts.
How This Crash Is Investigated
CHP investigators may document the damage to the semi-truck, pickup, and Honda Civic, as well as debris, tire marks, and the lanes where each vehicle stopped. Those details can help establish the point of first impact and the movement of each vehicle afterward.
Because a commercial truck was involved, investigators may also examine the truck’s position and relevant vehicle records. The initial dispatch log does not assign responsibility, and additional findings may appear in the completed collision report.
What to Do After a Semi-Truck Collision
People involved in a California commercial-vehicle crash should preserve photographs, towing documents, repair estimates, medical records, and insurance correspondence. When several vehicles are involved, keeping separate records of each impact and damaged area may help clarify the sequence later.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or through a CHP 190 request submitted by mail or in person. The collision report form is CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form.
The online portal fee is $22. Mail and in-person requests cost $10 per 25 pages through CHP. A report becomes available after the investigating officer files it, and the portal shows when it is ready.
Under Vehicle Code § 20012, eligible parties of interest include drivers, passengers, vehicle or property owners, parents or guardians, and legal or insurance representatives. California collision reports are not public records and remain restricted to eligible parties, with no fixed public-release window.
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