The transition from the westbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway to the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Boyle Heights was shut down for several hours Saturday after a big rig tipped over, blocking traffic.
The incident began at 9:17 a.m. Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness told the CHP the semi was swerving before it tipped over. The truck landed on the driver’s side.
The weight of the truck was estimated at 60,000 to 70,000 pounds, requiring a special tow truck.
It was not immediately clear what kind of injuries, if any, were suffered by the driver.
The CHP issued a Sigalert at 9:39 a.m. shutting down the transition. It was still shut down as of 3:40 p.m. while the CHP waited for the tow truck, an officer said.