Driver Trapped After Truck Crash Knocks Down Freeway Wall
State Rte-91 E & I-710, North Long Beach, Long Beach
Published Β· Updated
Watch Live Videos
Download Citizen


Summary
- A major crash involving a semi-truck on eastbound Highway 91 near the 710 connector in Long Beach resulted in a freeway wall being knocked down and a significant diesel spill. The incident, which occurred around 9:54 a.m., involved up to five other vehicles and caused a SigAlert for approximately 2.5 hours. One person sustained a major leg injury, and cleanup efforts included addressing the diesel spill and towing the damaged truck.
Timeline
A box truck needed a heavy-duty tow, and a lowboy was requested after the back part of the truck came apart. One person was reported with a major leg injury, per CHP.
The crash caused a large diesel spill across three lanes, and crews asked for absorbent because of the immediate hazard.
Authorities said all lanes were briefly held. Later, only the HOV and lanes 1 and 2 were open, and a SigAlert was requested for about 2 1/2 hours.
Later updates said the truck hit the right-side wall and may have involved as many as five other vehicles. A white sedan was also reported near the shoulder area, and debris went down the embankment.
Early reports said the semi may have jackknifed and was blocking the slow lane.
Around 9:54 a.m., a major crash involving a semi was reported on eastbound Highway 91 just west of the 710 connector.
The address reported for this incident has changed to State Rte-91 E & I-710.
The driver of the truck is still inside the cab.
A collision knocked down the freeway wall. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Incident reported at 194 E Artesia Blvd.
A box truck needed a heavy-duty tow, and a lowboy was requested after the back part of the truck came apart. One person was reported with a major leg injury, per CHP.
The crash caused a large diesel spill across three lanes, and crews asked for absorbent because of the immediate hazard.
Authorities said all lanes were briefly held. Later, only the HOV and lanes 1 and 2 were open, and a SigAlert was requested for about 2 1/2 hours.
Later updates said the truck hit the right-side wall and may have involved as many as five other vehicles. A white sedan was also reported near the shoulder area, and debris went down the embankment.
Early reports said the semi may have jackknifed and was blocking the slow lane.
Around 9:54 a.m., a major crash involving a semi was reported on eastbound Highway 91 just west of the 710 connector.
The address reported for this incident has changed to State Rte-91 E & I-710.
The driver of the truck is still inside the cab.
A collision knocked down the freeway wall. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Incident reported at 194 E Artesia Blvd.
A box truck needed a heavy-duty tow, and a lowboy was requested after the back part of the truck came apart. One person was reported with a major leg injury, per CHP.
The crash caused a large diesel spill across three lanes, and crews asked for absorbent because of the immediate hazard.
Authorities said all lanes were briefly held. Later, only the HOV and lanes 1 and 2 were open, and a SigAlert was requested for about 2 1/2 hours.
Later updates said the truck hit the right-side wall and may have involved as many as five other vehicles. A white sedan was also reported near the shoulder area, and debris went down the embankment.
Early reports said the semi may have jackknifed and was blocking the slow lane.
Around 9:54 a.m., a major crash involving a semi was reported on eastbound Highway 91 just west of the 710 connector.
The address reported for this incident has changed to State Rte-91 E & I-710.
The driver of the truck is still inside the cab.
A collision knocked down the freeway wall. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Incident reported at 194 E Artesia Blvd.
A box truck needed a heavy-duty tow, and a lowboy was requested after the back part of the truck came apart. One person was reported with a major leg injury, per CHP.
The crash caused a large diesel spill across three lanes, and crews asked for absorbent because of the immediate hazard.
Authorities said all lanes were briefly held. Later, only the HOV and lanes 1 and 2 were open, and a SigAlert was requested for about 2 1/2 hours.
Later updates said the truck hit the right-side wall and may have involved as many as five other vehicles. A white sedan was also reported near the shoulder area, and debris went down the embankment.
Early reports said the semi may have jackknifed and was blocking the slow lane.
Around 9:54 a.m., a major crash involving a semi was reported on eastbound Highway 91 just west of the 710 connector.
The address reported for this incident has changed to State Rte-91 E & I-710.
The driver of the truck is still inside the cab.
A collision knocked down the freeway wall. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Incident reported at 194 E Artesia Blvd.
A box truck needed a heavy-duty tow, and a lowboy was requested after the back part of the truck came apart. One person was reported with a major leg injury, per CHP.
The crash caused a large diesel spill across three lanes, and crews asked for absorbent because of the immediate hazard.
Authorities said all lanes were briefly held. Later, only the HOV and lanes 1 and 2 were open, and a SigAlert was requested for about 2 1/2 hours.
Later updates said the truck hit the right-side wall and may have involved as many as five other vehicles. A white sedan was also reported near the shoulder area, and debris went down the embankment.
Early reports said the semi may have jackknifed and was blocking the slow lane.
Around 9:54 a.m., a major crash involving a semi was reported on eastbound Highway 91 just west of the 710 connector.
The address reported for this incident has changed to State Rte-91 E & I-710.
The driver of the truck is still inside the cab.
A collision knocked down the freeway wall. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Incident reported at 194 E Artesia Blvd.
Stay up-to-date
Download CitizenComments30
Everyone STOP MERGING INFRONT OF TRUCKS THEY CANT STOP ON TIME ITS EITHER YOUGET CRUSHED OR THEY SWERVE AND RISK THEIR OWN LIVES BECAUSE OF YOU. This comment goes to any reckless driver.
@JanetYG The trucks shoukd have cameras
Please if someone saw something let me know. The car hit him from the side and he lost control of the truck. Itβs my brother in law, please help.
@20022401kat I hope heβs ok ππΌ
The driver is alive and in the hospital, please pray for himππ»ππ»ππ»
The Lexus has nothing to do with the crash. Heβs a Good Samaritan that stopped by to see if he could help
Everyone STOP MERGING INFRONT OF TRUCKS THEY CANT STOP ON TIME ITS EITHER YOUGET CRUSHED OR THEY SWERVE AND RISK THEIR OWN LIVES BECAUSE OF YOU. This comment goes to any reckless driver.
@JanetYG The trucks shoukd have cameras
Please if someone saw something let me know. The car hit him from the side and he lost control of the truck. Itβs my brother in law, please help.
@20022401kat I hope heβs ok ππΌ
The driver is alive and in the hospital, please pray for himππ»ππ»ππ»
The Lexus has nothing to do with the crash. Heβs a Good Samaritan that stopped by to see if he could help
Everyone STOP MERGING INFRONT OF TRUCKS THEY CANT STOP ON TIME ITS EITHER YOUGET CRUSHED OR THEY SWERVE AND RISK THEIR OWN LIVES BECAUSE OF YOU. This comment goes to any reckless driver.
@JanetYG The trucks shoukd have cameras
Please if someone saw something let me know. The car hit him from the side and he lost control of the truck. Itβs my brother in law, please help.
@20022401kat I hope heβs ok ππΌ
The driver is alive and in the hospital, please pray for himππ»ππ»ππ»
The Lexus has nothing to do with the crash. Heβs a Good Samaritan that stopped by to see if he could help
Everyone STOP MERGING INFRONT OF TRUCKS THEY CANT STOP ON TIME ITS EITHER YOUGET CRUSHED OR THEY SWERVE AND RISK THEIR OWN LIVES BECAUSE OF YOU. This comment goes to any reckless driver.
@JanetYG The trucks shoukd have cameras
Please if someone saw something let me know. The car hit him from the side and he lost control of the truck. Itβs my brother in law, please help.
@20022401kat I hope heβs ok ππΌ
The driver is alive and in the hospital, please pray for himππ»ππ»ππ»
The Lexus has nothing to do with the crash. Heβs a Good Samaritan that stopped by to see if he could help
Stay informed on local incidents
Download Citizen


Everyone STOP MERGING INFRONT OF TRUCKS THEY CANT STOP ON TIME ITS EITHER YOUGET CRUSHED OR THEY SWERVE AND RISK THEIR OWN LIVES BECAUSE OF YOU. This comment goes to any reckless driver.
@JanetYG The trucks shoukd have cameras
Please if someone saw something let me know. The car hit him from the side and he lost control of the truck. Itβs my brother in law, please help.
@20022401kat I hope heβs ok ππΌ
The driver is alive and in the hospital, please pray for himππ»ππ»ππ»
The Lexus has nothing to do with the crash. Heβs a Good Samaritan that stopped by to see if he could help