NORWALK, Calif. (KABC) -- All southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway in Norwalk reopened following a fatal collision that caused a massive backup for several hours Wednesday morning.
The crash happened just before 4 a.m. near the Rosecrans Avenue exit, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities say an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, but speed may have played a factor.
AIR7 HD was over the scene, where the vehicle was completely destroyed and a trail of debris was stretched along the roadway.
Additional information on the deceased was not immediately released.
CHP said two lanes reopened around 7:30 a.m., followed by the remaining lanes about an hours later.
Traffic traveling southbound was backed up for about a mile at 5:30 a.m. Eyewitness News' Scott Reiff said delays were expected toward Whittier during the morning rush hour.