A vehicle struck tire debris and additional vehicle debris on westbound Interstate 10 near Mateo Street in Central Los Angeles at about 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The California Highway Patrol classified the incident as a traffic collision with injuries unknown.
The collision was reported in the westbound lanes just east of Mateo Street. CHP dispatch information did not specify how many vehicles were involved beyond noting that a vehicle hit the debris.
The debris was reported to be blocking an undetermined number of lanes. The available dispatch update did not identify a specific lane closure or provide an estimate of the traffic impact.
CHP received the debris-blockage update at about 3:57 p.m. No further information about injuries, emergency medical treatment or the removal of the debris was included in the dispatch record.
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