UPDATE: Traffic Alert: Avoid Western Avenue between Westmont Drive and Avenida Aprenda

UPDATE 7:45 p.m.:

Southbound Western Avenue between Avenida Aprenda and Westmont Drive remains closed. The Lomita Sheriff's Station has advised that SCE is working on repairing the severed utility poles. Drivers should continue to avoid the area.

Original message:

Please be advised that Western Avenue between Westmont Drive and Avenida Aprenda is closed due to a single vehicle collision into a power pole. LASD advises drivers to avoid the area.