TORRANCE, CA — A multi-vehicle crash in Torrance early Friday morning forced the closure of Artesia Boulevard between South Western and Van Ness Avenue in both directions. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a Sig Alert and advised drivers to use alternate routes while emergency crews responded.
The Gardena Police Department reported the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m., leaving a man unresponsive inside one of the vehicles. He was transported to a hospital and remains in critical condition.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Sergeant V. Gomez at (310) 217-6122 or Investigator J. Zamudio at (310) 217-6189.
