Two Killed in Freeway Crash
Interstate Highway 405 S & La Tijera Blvd
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Summary
- A fatal crash occurred on southbound I-405 near La Tijera Boulevard in Los Angeles, involving an overturned vehicle that caught fire. Two people were injured, and the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.
- All lanes were closed for several hours as emergency crews responded, and traffic was diverted. The Los Angeles County Coroner was notified, and efforts were made to restore traffic flow once the scene was cleared.
Timeline
Crews responded around 2 a.m. north of La Tijera Boulevard, where a white sedan overturned and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released.
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday.
Authorities monitored the flow and prepared to run traffic breaks if necessary.
Officers reopened the HOV and first lane to alleviate a minor quarter-mile backup. They worked to clear the second lane but kept it closed due to roadway conditions.
Crews worked to open the HOV and first two lanes to restore traffic flow.
Officers stopped all lanes on southbound I-405 just north of Howard Hughes Parkway.
Authorities notified the Los Angeles County Coroner, who expected to arrive around 5:30 a.m. and instructed officers to leave the vehicle undisturbed. Crews worked to reopen the HOV and first lane within an hour to restore traffic flow once the fire department finished at the scene.
Video shows a cloud of dark smoke rising from the scene.
Tow trucks and Caltrans crews responded to clear the scene, per CHP.
Authorities issued a traffic alert warning that all lanes would remain closed for approximately three hours.
Officers stopped all lanes and diverted traffic off the freeway at La Tijera Boulevard while the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to extinguish the blaze.
Flames fully engulfed the vehicle.
The vehicle, described as a white BMW or Toyota Camry, landed on its roof on the right shoulder and caught fire.
A fatal crash involving an overturned vehicle occurred on southbound I-405 near La Tijera Boulevard.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 405 S & La Tijera Blvd.
Crews responded around 2 a.m. north of La Tijera Boulevard, where a white sedan overturned and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released.
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday.
Authorities monitored the flow and prepared to run traffic breaks if necessary.
Officers reopened the HOV and first lane to alleviate a minor quarter-mile backup. They worked to clear the second lane but kept it closed due to roadway conditions.
Crews worked to open the HOV and first two lanes to restore traffic flow.
Officers stopped all lanes on southbound I-405 just north of Howard Hughes Parkway.
Authorities notified the Los Angeles County Coroner, who expected to arrive around 5:30 a.m. and instructed officers to leave the vehicle undisturbed. Crews worked to reopen the HOV and first lane within an hour to restore traffic flow once the fire department finished at the scene.
Video shows a cloud of dark smoke rising from the scene.
Tow trucks and Caltrans crews responded to clear the scene, per CHP.
Authorities issued a traffic alert warning that all lanes would remain closed for approximately three hours.
Officers stopped all lanes and diverted traffic off the freeway at La Tijera Boulevard while the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to extinguish the blaze.
Flames fully engulfed the vehicle.
The vehicle, described as a white BMW or Toyota Camry, landed on its roof on the right shoulder and caught fire.
A fatal crash involving an overturned vehicle occurred on southbound I-405 near La Tijera Boulevard.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 405 S & La Tijera Blvd.
Crews responded around 2 a.m. north of La Tijera Boulevard, where a white sedan overturned and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released.
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday.
Authorities monitored the flow and prepared to run traffic breaks if necessary.
Officers reopened the HOV and first lane to alleviate a minor quarter-mile backup. They worked to clear the second lane but kept it closed due to roadway conditions.
Crews worked to open the HOV and first two lanes to restore traffic flow.
Officers stopped all lanes on southbound I-405 just north of Howard Hughes Parkway.
Authorities notified the Los Angeles County Coroner, who expected to arrive around 5:30 a.m. and instructed officers to leave the vehicle undisturbed. Crews worked to reopen the HOV and first lane within an hour to restore traffic flow once the fire department finished at the scene.
Video shows a cloud of dark smoke rising from the scene.
Tow trucks and Caltrans crews responded to clear the scene, per CHP.
Authorities issued a traffic alert warning that all lanes would remain closed for approximately three hours.
Officers stopped all lanes and diverted traffic off the freeway at La Tijera Boulevard while the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to extinguish the blaze.
Flames fully engulfed the vehicle.
The vehicle, described as a white BMW or Toyota Camry, landed on its roof on the right shoulder and caught fire.
A fatal crash involving an overturned vehicle occurred on southbound I-405 near La Tijera Boulevard.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 405 S & La Tijera Blvd.
Crews responded around 2 a.m. north of La Tijera Boulevard, where a white sedan overturned and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released.
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday.
Authorities monitored the flow and prepared to run traffic breaks if necessary.
Officers reopened the HOV and first lane to alleviate a minor quarter-mile backup. They worked to clear the second lane but kept it closed due to roadway conditions.
Crews worked to open the HOV and first two lanes to restore traffic flow.
Officers stopped all lanes on southbound I-405 just north of Howard Hughes Parkway.
Authorities notified the Los Angeles County Coroner, who expected to arrive around 5:30 a.m. and instructed officers to leave the vehicle undisturbed. Crews worked to reopen the HOV and first lane within an hour to restore traffic flow once the fire department finished at the scene.
Video shows a cloud of dark smoke rising from the scene.
Tow trucks and Caltrans crews responded to clear the scene, per CHP.
Authorities issued a traffic alert warning that all lanes would remain closed for approximately three hours.
Officers stopped all lanes and diverted traffic off the freeway at La Tijera Boulevard while the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to extinguish the blaze.
Flames fully engulfed the vehicle.
The vehicle, described as a white BMW or Toyota Camry, landed on its roof on the right shoulder and caught fire.
A fatal crash involving an overturned vehicle occurred on southbound I-405 near La Tijera Boulevard.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 405 S & La Tijera Blvd.
Crews responded around 2 a.m. north of La Tijera Boulevard, where a white sedan overturned and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released.
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday.
Authorities monitored the flow and prepared to run traffic breaks if necessary.
Officers reopened the HOV and first lane to alleviate a minor quarter-mile backup. They worked to clear the second lane but kept it closed due to roadway conditions.
Crews worked to open the HOV and first two lanes to restore traffic flow.
Officers stopped all lanes on southbound I-405 just north of Howard Hughes Parkway.
Authorities notified the Los Angeles County Coroner, who expected to arrive around 5:30 a.m. and instructed officers to leave the vehicle undisturbed. Crews worked to reopen the HOV and first lane within an hour to restore traffic flow once the fire department finished at the scene.
Video shows a cloud of dark smoke rising from the scene.
Tow trucks and Caltrans crews responded to clear the scene, per CHP.
Authorities issued a traffic alert warning that all lanes would remain closed for approximately three hours.
Officers stopped all lanes and diverted traffic off the freeway at La Tijera Boulevard while the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to extinguish the blaze.
Flames fully engulfed the vehicle.
The vehicle, described as a white BMW or Toyota Camry, landed on its roof on the right shoulder and caught fire.
A fatal crash involving an overturned vehicle occurred on southbound I-405 near La Tijera Boulevard.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 405 S & La Tijera Blvd.
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I was so annoyed that there was back up traffic on the 405 at 2am but now that I know this I’m just glad I made it home safe there was a lot of cars driving fast and tailgating me I’m like it’s raining and I’m going 60mph it’s crazy how cars drive the same knowing it’s been raining for hours puddles and roads are so slippery..man it’s crazy how in cali time and time again some rain really be killing people let’s drive safe no need to speed especially at 2am there no traffic
They almost hit us we swerved them and I called 911 right away. We couldn’t stop we had two big rigs one behind us and one to the right … right before the exit I called right away ….
@InglewoodUser210603017 were they speeding or driving recklessly?
I was the 911 caller 😔
Y'all please carry centerpunches and seatbelt cutters in your cars. They come in 2 in 1 tools now. You never know when you might need it for yourselves or to help someone out.
@LAheathenchic thanks I just ordered a 2 in 1 from Amazon for $9. I should probably keep in my purse so it’s there if I’m ever in someone else’s car etc. this is so very sad
I was so annoyed that there was back up traffic on the 405 at 2am but now that I know this I’m just glad I made it home safe there was a lot of cars driving fast and tailgating me I’m like it’s raining and I’m going 60mph it’s crazy how cars drive the same knowing it’s been raining for hours puddles and roads are so slippery..man it’s crazy how in cali time and time again some rain really be killing people let’s drive safe no need to speed especially at 2am there no traffic
They almost hit us we swerved them and I called 911 right away. We couldn’t stop we had two big rigs one behind us and one to the right … right before the exit I called right away ….
@InglewoodUser210603017 were they speeding or driving recklessly?
I was the 911 caller 😔
Y'all please carry centerpunches and seatbelt cutters in your cars. They come in 2 in 1 tools now. You never know when you might need it for yourselves or to help someone out.
@LAheathenchic thanks I just ordered a 2 in 1 from Amazon for $9. I should probably keep in my purse so it’s there if I’m ever in someone else’s car etc. this is so very sad
I was so annoyed that there was back up traffic on the 405 at 2am but now that I know this I’m just glad I made it home safe there was a lot of cars driving fast and tailgating me I’m like it’s raining and I’m going 60mph it’s crazy how cars drive the same knowing it’s been raining for hours puddles and roads are so slippery..man it’s crazy how in cali time and time again some rain really be killing people let’s drive safe no need to speed especially at 2am there no traffic
They almost hit us we swerved them and I called 911 right away. We couldn’t stop we had two big rigs one behind us and one to the right … right before the exit I called right away ….
@InglewoodUser210603017 were they speeding or driving recklessly?
I was the 911 caller 😔
Y'all please carry centerpunches and seatbelt cutters in your cars. They come in 2 in 1 tools now. You never know when you might need it for yourselves or to help someone out.
@LAheathenchic thanks I just ordered a 2 in 1 from Amazon for $9. I should probably keep in my purse so it’s there if I’m ever in someone else’s car etc. this is so very sad
I was so annoyed that there was back up traffic on the 405 at 2am but now that I know this I’m just glad I made it home safe there was a lot of cars driving fast and tailgating me I’m like it’s raining and I’m going 60mph it’s crazy how cars drive the same knowing it’s been raining for hours puddles and roads are so slippery..man it’s crazy how in cali time and time again some rain really be killing people let’s drive safe no need to speed especially at 2am there no traffic
They almost hit us we swerved them and I called 911 right away. We couldn’t stop we had two big rigs one behind us and one to the right … right before the exit I called right away ….
@InglewoodUser210603017 were they speeding or driving recklessly?
I was the 911 caller 😔
Y'all please carry centerpunches and seatbelt cutters in your cars. They come in 2 in 1 tools now. You never know when you might need it for yourselves or to help someone out.
@LAheathenchic thanks I just ordered a 2 in 1 from Amazon for $9. I should probably keep in my purse so it’s there if I’m ever in someone else’s car etc. this is so very sad
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I was so annoyed that there was back up traffic on the 405 at 2am but now that I know this I’m just glad I made it home safe there was a lot of cars driving fast and tailgating me I’m like it’s raining and I’m going 60mph it’s crazy how cars drive the same knowing it’s been raining for hours puddles and roads are so slippery..man it’s crazy how in cali time and time again some rain really be killing people let’s drive safe no need to speed especially at 2am there no traffic
They almost hit us we swerved them and I called 911 right away. We couldn’t stop we had two big rigs one behind us and one to the right … right before the exit I called right away ….
@InglewoodUser210603017 were they speeding or driving recklessly?
I was the 911 caller 😔
Y'all please carry centerpunches and seatbelt cutters in your cars. They come in 2 in 1 tools now. You never know when you might need it for yourselves or to help someone out.
@LAheathenchic thanks I just ordered a 2 in 1 from Amazon for $9. I should probably keep in my purse so it’s there if I’m ever in someone else’s car etc. this is so very sad