2 dead after collision on 5 Freeway on-ramp in Commerce

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A crash in Commerce claimed the lives of two people early Saturday.

According to a CHP spokesperson, the multi-vehicle traffic collision was reported shortly after 7 a.m. on the Slauson Avenue on-ramp to the 5 Freeway.

A SigAlert was issued for the affected stretch of the 5 Freeway and the on-ramp, temporarily shutting both down. The #1, #2 and #3 lanes were opened as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday, CHP announced, but the fourth lane and the Slauson Avenue on-ramp are set to remain closed for an unknown duration.

Video posted to the Citizen App shows traffic beginning to back up while authorities began their initial investigation into a fatal traffic collision on April 6, 2024.

Video posted to the Citizen App shows traffic beginning to back up while authorities began their initial investigation.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, and what caused the crash remains unknown.

Luis Zuñiga contributed to this report.