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All lanes of southbound 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights closed after big rig versus motorcycle crash

By Chelsea Hylton

October 28, 2025 / 6:20 AM PDT / CBS LA

CBS News Los Angeles

All lanes of the southbound 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights are closed after a big rig versus motorcycle crash on Tuesday morning.

The closure extends past the 10 Freeway. CBS LA Anchor Kalyna Astrinos suggests drivers use the 110 Freeway, 101 Freeway and Cesar Chavez Avenue as alternate routes.

It is unclear how the crash occurred or when the freeway will reopen.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Chelsea Hylton

Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. An Inglewood native, Hylton has her master's degree from USC. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Before joining CBS in 2024, she worked at NBC LA, Telemundo 52, The Los Angeles Times and KOMO 4 News in Seattle.