Fiery Crash Jams 405 Morning Commute

At least one person was transported to a hospital for treatment of major injuries this morning after a crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Carson, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The crash in the southbound lanes of the San Diego Freeway north of Alameda Street was reported at 4:03 a.m., said CHP Officer Alex Rubio.

The CHP issued a SigAlert closing all but the HOV and fast lane for its investigation, which continued into the morning. It ordered vehicles impounded as evidence, Rubio said. That is a precaution in a major injury accident in case an injured victim dies.

Two vehicles appear to have been involved in the crash, with one rear- ending the other, causing the vehicle in front to burst into flames, a news videographer reported from the scene.

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City News Service

Photo Credit: Twitter user Dylan Flores ‏@SenBAnalyst

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