LOS ANGELES, CA – A fatal collision involving multiple vehicles unfolded early Sunday on the Harbor (110) Freeway, casting a somber shadow over South Los Angeles. Authorities reported that the tragic incident occurred around 5 a.m. in the northbound express lanes, just south of Manchester Avenue, involving a black sedan and a gray cargo van.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) revealed that a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Honda Civic, was traveling in the wrong direction when it collided with a red van. In the chaos that ensued, the driver of the sedan exited the vehicle, only to be struck by another car, propelling him into adjacent lanes.
In a further tragic twist, an out-of-service Metro bus traveling northbound on the 110 Freeway struck the ejected individual shortly after the initial collision. The bus, part of Metro Line 210, dragged the victim approximately 200 feet, according to Metro Los Angeles spokesman Jose Ubaldo. “Metro extends its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and friends,” Ubaldo stated, reflecting the gravity of the incident.
Emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) arrived promptly at the scene. Despite their efforts, they declared the driver of the dark sedan deceased. A heavy rescue team was deployed to lift the bus and retrieve the body from underneath it.
The harrowing sequence of events involved four vehicles in total. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported, providing a small measure of relief amid the tragedy.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the crash, seeking to piece together how the sedan ended up going the wrong way on the freeway. The incident underscores the inherent risks of freeway travel, particularly in conditions of reduced visibility during early morning hours.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of the unfortunate event, which serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers on the road.