The incident was reported at 1:56 AM on I-10 East just west of La Brea Avenue, where multiple vehicles became disabled in the roadway
Los Angeles, CA – The authorities have released the identity of a person who was killed after multiple vehicles collided on Santa Monica (10) Freeway in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Nathaniel Brown. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene after at least four vehicles collided at about 1:56 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Original Story
Los Angeles, CA – One person was killed early Tuesday morning after a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 in Central Los Angeles, according to the California Highway Patrol
The incident was reported at 1:56 AM on I-10 East just west of La Brea Avenue, where multiple vehicles became disabled in the roadway. CHP logs indicate that the crash blocked several lanes and required an extensive emergency response.
According to dispatch details, at least three to four vehicles were involved, including a silver Honda Civic, a dark gray Infiniti, and an additional unidentified vehicle. Early reports noted one vehicle turned sideways and blocked the No. 1 lane, with another vehicle later striking the disabled car. Several vehicles were also reported on the right shoulder.
Authorities confirmed that one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded shortly after the collision, and the coroner was notified at 2:39 AM with an estimated arrival time of approximately two hours.
What Caused the Crash?
The cause of the collision remains under active CHP investigation. No details about impairment, speed, or other contributing factors have been confirmed.
Impact on Traffic
CHP issued a SigAlert at 2:12 AM, closing all lanes of the eastbound I-10 from the crash site for an initial two hours. The alert was later extended as investigators processed the scene, and evidence teams were requested. Multiple tow companies were dispatched to remove the damaged vehicles. One lane was reopened at 2:34 AM, and all lanes were officially cleared and reopened by 6:35 AM, restoring normal traffic flow.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics – Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County continues to lead the state in severe multi-vehicle collisions. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the county recorded more than 90,000 injury-related crashes in 2022, with multi-vehicle collisions accounting for a large percentage of roadway fatalities.
Statewide data from the California Highway Patrol SWITRS system shows that multi-vehicle crashes remain a primary contributor to freeway fatalities, with over 1,300 fatal multi-vehicle incidents reported in California in a single recent year. Urban freeways like I-10 are among the highest-risk corridors due to speed, traffic density, and nighttime visibility challenges
If you have lost a loved one in a Los Angeles car accident, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney promptly can protect your rights and help ensure proper compensation.