The crash happened near Lake Elsinore on Thursday night.
Preliminary CHP reports indicate that the driver lost control of the car, which plowed through a chain-link fence and went downhill.
The closure will be brief, but Caltrans wants to make sure motorists know about it.
For the fifth consecutive weekend, a full closure is planned on the westbound 60, beginning at 10 p.m. Friday.
BREAKING: Expect some backup along Interstate 15 this afternoon and evening. Motorists are urged to take detours if possible.
Major construction is causing the closure, but the 215 freeway itself will remain open, officials said.
According to RCTC, staff are studying the feasibility of expanding the current I-15 Express Lanes Project by another 14.5 miles.
Heads up, motorists! For the fourth consecutive weekend, a full closure is planned on the westbound 60.
UPDATE: The fatal crash near Lake Elsinore happened Monday afternoon.
The "60 Swarm" projects can be tough on weekend motorists, officials said.
UPDATED: The roadway is now back open.
The closure will require motorists to use alternate corridors or stay on Interstate 15, transportation officials say.
A vehicle crashed into the center divider of the freeway, officials reported.
One victim was trapped in each vehicle, fire officials said.
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The CHP says the crash happened when a vehicle slammed into the center divider.
UPDATED: The CHP reports the woman died at the hospital following the hit-and-run crash.
Coroner's officials say the man died shortly after being hospitalized.
Road work will cause a five-mile stretch of the Ortega (74) Highway near Lake Elsinore to be narrowed to one lane next week.
The incident was reported at 11:07 a.m.
The incident was reported at 8:54 a.m.
The incident was reported at 9:29 a.m. Monday.
The incident was reported at 2:28 p.m.
Last month, Castle & Cooke officially kicked off construction on Lake Street Interchange Improvements.
After nearly 20 years, the overhaul of I-15 and Railroad Canyon Road will finally move forward, city leaders say.
Construction crews are expected to pave on Friday, May 25.
The incident was reported around 1:22 p.m.
The incident was reported at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday.