The pileup occurred around 9:54 p.m., March 28, in the 20232 block of West Vanowen Street near Oso Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA – Four people were injured, two seriously, in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Saturday night in the Winnetka neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
The pileup occurred around 9:54 p.m., March 28, in the 20232 block of West Vanowen Street near Oso Avenue.
Five vehicles were involved in the Winnetka crash.
LAFD personnel responded to the scene and extricated a 40-year-old man who was trapped in the wreckage. That man was critically injured.
Another person was listed in serious condition, and two others in fair condition.
The patients were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police officers are investigating to determine the cause of the collision.
Los Angeles County continues to report the highest volume of traffic incidents in California, though it reflects a significant downward trend in fatalities. In 2024, the county recorded 653 traffic deaths, a notable 25% decrease from 868 in 2022. Despite this improvement, the region saw over 58,000 injury-involved collisions last year, maintaining its status as one of the state’s most dangerous driving environments. Within the city of Los Angeles, traffic fatalities (302 in 2024) have notably exceeded the local homicide rate for two consecutive years, with South Los Angeles suffering a disproportionate share of these losses.
According to 2024–2025 OTS and SafeTREC data, the primary crash factors remain unsafe speed, DUI, and distracted driving. Speeding-related fatalities, while declining 40% since 2021, still accounted for 196 deaths in 2024. Pedestrians and cyclists remain the most vulnerable groups, representing roughly 40% of all fatal victims.
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