Big Rig Overturns on 605 Freeway in Cerritos
A semi-truck carrying hay bales rolled onto its side on a transition road, closing the connector for hours.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Accidents
A big rig carrying hay bales overturned on the 605 Freeway south transition road to the 91 Freeway west in Cerritos just before midnight on Thursday. The truck came to rest on its side in a ditch, and a man and a woman were taken to the hospital.
Why it matters
The crash shut down a key connector between two major Southern California freeways during the morning commute and left spilled hay across the roadway. Such overturns on interchange ramps can snarl traffic for hours while crews clear debris.
Two people, a man and a woman, were transported to the hospital following the crash. No charges or citations were reported in the available information.
The details
The semi-truck overturned on the transition road and came to rest on its side in a ditch off the roadway. Crews later shoveled the spilled hay into another truck before the connector reopened.
Timeline
Thursday, just before midnight: Big rig overturns on the 605 south transition road.
Friday morning: Connector closed for hours while crews clean up the spilled hay.
Friday, shortly after 9 a.m.: Roadway reopens to traffic.
Legal Context
Incidents like this one, in which a commercial vehicle overturns on a freeway connector, are handled under the standard incident-management procedures used by California transportation and emergency agencies. Such closures typically last until debris is cleared and the roadway is confirmed safe for traffic.
Drivers using the 605 south to 91 west transition should expect possible delays or detours if similar cleanup or closures occur on the connector. Commuters in Cerritos and Bellflower may face slower traffic during morning rush hours while crews work to clear the roadway.
The takeaway
Commercial vehicle crashes on freeway interchanges can close key connectors for hours, so drivers in the Cerritos and Bellflower area should allow extra travel time during the morning commute. Checking live traffic updates before heading out can help avoid delays.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC7.
