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VERNON, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 24, 2026 — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on southbound I-710 at Atlantic and Bandini boulevards Friday afternoon, October 23, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person was reported injured.
The CHP said the crash was first reported shortly before 4:40 p.m. near the Atlantic and Bandini interchange on southbound I-710, involving a car and a pickup truck. A short time later, a report described a white pickup and a black Honda Civic involved in the collision, and a request was made for paramedics to respond.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department sent an ambulance to the scene. The crash was upgraded from an unknown-injury collision to one confirmed to involve injuries, prompting the ambulance request.
By about 4:55 p.m., officers reported holding all lanes of southbound I-710 at the scene while crews worked the crash.
The incident remains under review. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a swift and full recovery.
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How do weather and road conditions affect crash risk?
Wet pavement, poor visibility, and heavy traffic can all reduce a driver's ability to react in time, making rear-end and multi-vehicle crashes more likely on busy freeway corridors.
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A large share of crashes occur at intersections, interchanges, and other spots where vehicles merge or cross paths, such as freeway on-ramps and off-ramps like the one involved here.
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If you're involved in a crash in Vernon, start by getting yourself and any passengers to safety and calling for help. Even minor-seeming injuries, like neck strain or soreness, are worth having evaluated by a doctor soon after the crash. Take photos of the scene if you're able, get the other driver's information, and ask for a copy of the police report once it's available. Keep records of any medical visits or vehicle damage, since they can matter later if you need to file an insurance claim.
