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Lisa Ann Heflin, 41, faces 16 charges, including assault on police officers and reckless driving, after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a wrong-way crash on the 405 Freeway in Brentwood. She pleaded not guilty and remains jailed with a $695,000 bail. The chase caused damage to multiple vehicles but resulted in no serious injuries. If convicted, Heflin could face up to 22 years and eight months in prison.
Lisa Ann Heflin, a 41-year-old woman from Missouri, has been charged with multiple counts of assault and reckless driving after leading police on a dangerous pursuit on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. The chase, which began after reports of erratic behavior, resulted in nine injured LAPD officers and significant property damage. Heflin, who had been living in her van, pleaded not guilty to all charges and is being held on $695,000 bail.
Danielle Johnson, accused of a murder-suicide that left her partner, infant, and herself dead, was an astrology influencer who expressed fear about the recent solar eclipse on social media. She allegedly stabbed her partner in Woodland Hills, then left her two children on the 405 Freeway, resulting in the infant's death and the 9-year-old's injuries. Johnson's social media activity included sharing misinformation and conspiracies. The tragic events spanned multiple locations in LA County, with the 9-year-old being the sole survivor.
A woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death in Woodland Hills, then drove off with her two daughters, forcing them out of her vehicle on the 405 Freeway where the 8-month-old was struck and killed by a vehicle. The mother then crashed her car in Redondo Beach, dying at the scene. The 9-year-old girl, a witness to the homicide, survived and is now in custody of Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Three deadly incidents in Southern California, including a homicide in Woodland Hills, a fatal crash on the 405 Freeway that left an infant dead and a young girl hospitalized, and a fatal crash in Redondo Beach, are believed to be connected, according to authorities. Investigators are working to determine the links between the incidents and are seeking public assistance. The LAPD and California Highway Patrol are collaborating on the case, which remains under investigation.
Three separate incidents in the Los Angeles area, including the death of a baby girl on the 405 Freeway, a man's body found in Woodland Hills, and a fatal crash in Redondo Beach, are being investigated for possible links. The baby girl, around 6 months old, was found dead on the freeway, while a second girl, 7-9 years old, was injured. The man's body was discovered at an apartment complex, and a woman died in a single-car crash. Police are working to confirm if the incidents are connected and are seeking information from the public.
A baby was killed and another child injured in a crash on the 405 Freeway in Culver City, with the California Highway Patrol launching a death investigation. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near Centinela Avenue, and witnesses reported seeing two children on the freeway who had been hit by a car. The circumstances surrounding how the minors arrived on the freeway remain unknown, and authorities are seeking the public's assistance in the investigation.
A baby died and another child was hospitalized with injuries after they were found on the northbound 405 Freeway in Westchester, prompting an investigation by the California Highway Patrol. The baby, estimated to be 5-6 months old, suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other child, about 7-9 years old, was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. It is unknown how the minors arrived on the freeway, and authorities are requesting the public's assistance in the investigation.
Mudslides caused by torrential downpours shut down portions of the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass and Long Beach areas, leading to traffic delays and road closures. Caltrans crews worked to clear the mud from the freeway, with one lane closed near the Getty Center and about five feet of mud blocking the southbound side in the Long Beach area. Commuters are advised to expect delays and watch out for Caltrans workers as road closures continue due to rockslides and mudslides in the region.
A driver was shot on the 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks, leading to an hourslong closure of northbound lanes as police investigated the incident. The shooting, which occurred near the Burbank Boulevard off-ramp, resulted in the driver being rushed to the hospital in unknown condition. Authorities have not released any suspect information but are considering road rage as a possible factor. Lanes were reopened after an extensive investigation.
The northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway in Van Nuys were closed as the California Highway Patrol investigated a single-car crash that may have been caused by a shooting, resulting in one person being hospitalized with unknown injuries. A bullet hole was found in the vehicle, leading to a closure of all northbound lanes for investigation.
After six years of construction, express lanes have opened on the 405 Freeway in Orange County, offering a faster commute for those willing to pay the toll. The $2.16 billion project added new lanes and upgraded streets and ramps. The lanes will utilize electronic tolling, and carpools with two people can use the lanes for free during non-peak hours for the next three years.
A high-speed chase involving a suspected DUI driver came to an end on the 405 Freeway after encountering traffic caused by a car crash. The pursuit spanned multiple cities and reached speeds of up to 125 mph before the driver was forced to stop with the traffic and surrender to police. The driver's name and potential charges have not been released.
A fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver on the northbound 405 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley has resulted in a traffic closure. The collision occurred when the wrong-way driver slammed into the center divider, causing other vehicles to collide. At least one person has been confirmed dead, and it remains unclear how many individuals were involved. The closure is expected to last through the morning commute, with traffic being allowed to pass on the right shoulder.
A police chase occurred on the 405 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley involving a gold Ford F-150 FX4 allegedly wanted for DUI. It is believed that a child was in the vehicle, as seen in images from SkyFOX. The vehicle drove through several cities before getting on the 14 Freeway to Newhall.