A morning traffic collision involving multiple vehicles disrupted travel along the southbound Interstate 5 Freeway near Slauson Avenue in Commerce, Los Angeles County, on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The crash was reported at approximately 6:01 a.m. in the southbound lanes, just north of Slauson Avenue. Information from the incident report described a collision involving a white Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, a black Honda sedan, and a blue Honda Accord.
According to the available account, the black Honda spun out and struck the pickup truck. The blue Honda Accord was also reported facing the wrong direction across lanes two and three, while the black Honda came to rest facing westward in lane two.
California Highway Patrol officers and emergency response personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the report, with responders reaching the location at approximately 6:14 a.m.
At least one ambulance was dispatched. However, the number of people injured and the severity of any injuries had not been confirmed in the available reports.
The collision left the involved vehicles with significant damage, particularly the black Honda, which reportedly sustained extensive front-end damage. A towing company was contacted to assist with removing the damaged vehicles.
Authorities temporarily held lane four while emergency crews managed the scene and worked to clear the roadway. The incident caused concern for motorists travelling through the area during the Friday morning commute.
The precise circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear, and no confirmed information about arrests or fatalities has been released.
Motorists were urged to exercise caution while travelling through the affected stretch of Interstate 5 as crews handled the aftermath.
The incident remains subject to further updates from authorities.