At a Glance
- A 25-year-old man was ejected and killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound 5 Freeway at Los Feliz Boulevard.
- Five others were injured, including a 28-year-old man in serious condition.
- All northbound lanes were shut for more than six hours after the 3:20 a.m. collision.
- Why it matters: Commuters faced a major morning disruption while investigators worked to determine the cause of the deadly pile-up.
A violent multi-vehicle crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway early Sunday left one man dead and five people hospitalized, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department and California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. on the northbound freeway at Los Feliz Boulevard in Los Feliz, Sophia A. Reynolds reported. A 25-year-old man was ejected from one of the vehicles and pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said.
Injuries and Hospital Response
Emergency crews transported five injured individuals to area hospitals:
- A 28-year-old man listed in serious condition
- A 61-year-old man in fair condition
- A 35-year-old man in fair condition
- Two 22-year-old men, both in fair condition
Lyndsey Lantz of the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the injury tally. No update on their current conditions has been released.
Road Closure and Traffic Impact
The California Highway Patrol issued a Sigalert at 3:39 a.m., closing all northbound lanes so investigators could map the crash scene and remove wreckage. The closure remained in place for more than six hours and was finally lifted at 9:54 a.m., the CHP told News Of Los Angeles.
Morning commuters were detoured onto alternate routes, causing backups that stretched for miles. Real-time traffic maps showed residual delays persisting even after the freeway reopened.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have not disclosed how many vehicles were involved or what factors may have contributed to the crash. Speed, impairment, and road conditions are routine lines of inquiry in early-morning freeway collisions, but officials released no preliminary findings.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office will release the identity of the deceased man once family members are notified. The CHP’s Central Los Angeles office is handling the ongoing investigation.
Key Takeaways
- One fatality and five injuries resulted from the 3:20 a.m. multi-vehicle crash on the northbound 5 Freeway at Los Feliz Boulevard.
- All northbound lanes were closed for roughly six and a half hours, reopening just before 10 a.m.
- Investigators have not yet determined the cause or sequence of events leading to the collision.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol.
