A multi-vehicle crash, including an Amazon truck, on the I-5 Freeway in Norwalk, California, resulted in at least one fatality and snarled the Thursday morning commute. The collision occurred shortly after midnight, blocking several southbound lanes near the Imperial Highway exit.
The California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene. Video from the incident showed a cargo van overturned with significant damage and debris spread across the freeway. The Amazon truck sustained damage to its front cab, including a shattered windshield.
While the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, the incident caused substantial traffic congestion. Tow trucks were brought in to remove vehicles and clear debris, but residual traffic delays persisted into the morning. The California Highway Police did not issue a Sig Alert for the incident. Norwalk is located approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.