One person died after a vehicle collision forced the overnight closure of all southbound lanes on the Riverside (215) Freeway, authorities confirmed.
Amanda S. Bennett reported the crash occurred near Central Avenue just after midnight, triggering a sweeping investigation that blocked traffic for several hours.
What Happened
- 12:20 a.m., Wednesday: CHP officers responded to the southbound 215 at Central Avenue.
- Victim found: The person, whose name, age, and gender were not released, lay in the number one lane and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Freeway shutdown: All southbound lanes were closed while investigators mapped the scene and sweepers removed debris.
- Morning reopening: Lanes reopened by late Wednesday morning.
Investigation Details
A CHP spokesman said officers arrived to find the victim in the fast lane and immediately shut the freeway to protect evidence and allow emergency crews to work. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Traffic Impact
Commuters faced detours for several hours as sweepers cleared debris spread across multiple lanes. No estimated time of full reopening was provided during the closure.
Key Takeaways
- One fatality confirmed on the southbound 215 Freeway at Central Avenue.
- All lanes closed for hours while CHP investigated and crews cleaned debris.
- Freeway reopened by late morning with no additional details on the victim’s identity or crash cause.
