A major accident on the 210 Freeway caused significant traffic delays Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after two big rigs collided on the westbound Foothill Freeway near Pennsylvania Avenue in La Crescenta.
The crash happened at approximately 10:51 a.m., according to reports. One of the trucks overturned, sending boxes and other cargo across the roadway. A vehicle was reportedly pinned beneath the overturned truck, prompting a major emergency response.
210 Freeway Crash Update
Authorities initially closed all westbound lanes while firefighters, police and other emergency crews worked at the scene. Traffic was later allowed to move through the area using the center median as crews continued clearing the wreckage and debris.
At least three people were reportedly transported to a hospital, although their conditions were not immediately available. Officials have not released additional information about the circumstances that led to the collision.
The crash was one of two major incidents affecting the westbound 210 Freeway Wednesday. Earlier in the morning, a separate big-rig fire near Sunland Boulevard forced another westbound closure and created a substantial traffic backup.
Traffic Delays on 210 Freeway
Motorists traveling west through La Crescenta, Sunland and surrounding Los Angeles County communities should expect significant congestion while crews finish clearing the crash scene.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
This is a developing 210 Freeway accident story. Further updates on injuries, lane closures and the investigation may be released as authorities provide additional information.