Crash
Early-Morning Crash Shuts Down Traffic on Southbound 405 in Los Angeles
Incident record
October 18, 2026
2:01 a.m.
southbound Interstate 405 south of Bel Air Crest Road North
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on southbound Interstate 405 south of Bel Air Crest Road North in Los Angeles, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 2:01 a.m. with an ambulance requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the crash.
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California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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