Parties were seen outside of their vehicles and standing in traffic lanes shortly after the collision. At least one person was transported to Centinela Hospital for treatment.
Inglewood, CA – At least one person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 405 in Inglewood Thursday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 2:44 p.m. on February 12 on northbound Interstate 405 just north of W Hillcrest Boulevard.
CHP reports indicate the crash involved three vehicles, including a white Ford Mustang Mach-E and a gray Tesla.
The vehicles were blocking multiple lanes following the impact, including the fast lane and the No. 3 lane. One black SUV was reported on the right shoulder.
At one point, the No. 1 lane and part of the No. 2 lane were blocked, and all northbound lanes were temporarily stopped.
Parties were seen outside of their vehicles and standing in traffic lanes shortly after the collision. At least one person was transported to Centinela Hospital for treatment.
The extent of injuries has not been released. No arrests were reported in connection with the crash.
The cause of the collision remains unclear and has not yet been determined by investigators.
Fire personnel and CHP officers responded to the scene. LAPD officers also assisted with traffic control as emergency crews worked to clear the roadway.
Tow trucks were requested for a Tesla and a Ford Mustang Mach-E involved in the crash.
The accident caused significant traffic disruption along northbound I-405, with multiple lanes blocked for a period of time.
By approximately 3:12 p.m., lanes three and four were reopened, and by 3:36 p.m., all lanes were reported open to traffic.
The Inglewood crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Inglewood Crash Statistics Traffic collisions remain a serious concern across Los Angeles County, which includes Inglewood.
According to the California Highway Patrol, thousands of injury crashes are investigated annually on state highways. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that California consistently records one of the highest numbers of traffic fatalities in the nation, with more than 4,000 traffic deaths reported statewide in recent years.
Additionally, the California Office of Traffic Safety reports that Los Angeles County ranks among the highest in the state for total crashes and injury collisions.