Frightening 710 Freeway Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures 1 [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (August 23, 2026) — The 710 Freeway multi-vehicle collision temporarily closed all southbound lanes near Florence Avenue early Friday morning.

The crash happened around 2:02 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). One person went to a nearby hospital for treatment, though authorities did not immediately provide an update on the person’s condition.

No fatalities were reported. CHP officials reopened all southbound lanes around 3:30 a.m.

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Drivers should remain alert in crash-prone areas, follow posted traffic directions, and slow down when approaching emergency scenes. If you were injured in a collision, you may have legal options for seeking compensation.

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