The collision was reported around 3:30 a.m. on June 14, 2026, on the northbound freeway at Terra Bella Street.
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who died in an early Sunday morning multi-car crash on the Golden State (5) in Pacoima as Louie Chavarria-Terrazas.
Details about the city of residence of the 25-year-old man was not available.
The collision was reported around 3:30 a.m. on June 14, 2026, on the northbound freeway at Terra Bella Street.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Honda sedan and at least two other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Firefighters and paramedics responded and pronounced Chavarria-Terrazas dead at the scene.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of the crash.
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Pacoima, CA – One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 in Pacoima early Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The fatal collision occurred just before 3:40 a.m. on Sunday on the northbound 5 Freeway near Terra Bella Street.
Authorities have not released details regarding how the crash occurred or how many vehicles were involved. Investigators continued to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
One person suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Information regarding any additional injuries was not immediately available.
Officials have not disclosed what factors may have contributed to the fatal collision.
Firefighters and other emergency personnel responded to the scene and conducted an initial investigation following the crash.
The collision caused significant traffic disruptions along the northbound 5 Freeway. A SigAlert was issued, resulting in the closure of lanes 1 through 6 for several hours. The alert remained in effect until it expired at approximately 8 a.m.
The crash remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to release additional information as it becomes available.