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Commerce, CA, October 22, 2025– One person was killed in a traffic collision early Wednesday morning in Commerce, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on October 22 on the southbound 5 Freeway near Washington Boulevard. Responding officers located at least one vehicle with major damage and confirmed one fatality at the scene. The events leading up to the crash remain under investigation, and it is not yet clear how many vehicles were involved. Several freeway lanes were temporarily closed as authorities cleared the scene and gathered evidence.

One Killed in Car Crash on Interstate 5 Freeway near Washington Boulevard in Commerce, California

 A multi-vehicle collision on the southbound I-5 Freeway near Washington Boulevard claimed one life on Wednesday at approximately 12:55 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). 

The incident occurred on the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway just south of the Washington Boulevard exit in Commerce. The crash involved multiple vehicles and reportedly one vehicle overturned, though the CHP has not confirmed the exact number of overturned vehicles. 

All southbound lanes were initially shut down as authorities responded and began an investigation. A SigAlert was issued, and traffic remained disrupted until approximately 4:50 p.m., when all lanes were reopened following cleanup and investigation efforts.

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