A shooting in East Los Angeles near the 5 Freeway resulted in one death and three injuries, with authorities investigating the incident and a SigAlert issued for part of the freeway.
The 5 Freeway in Castaic reopened after a natural gas leak from a major pipeline caused hours of closure, traffic delays, and a shelter-in-place order for nearby communities. The leak was safely contained, with no injuries reported, and investigations into the cause, possibly related to recent land movement, are ongoing.
A gas line rupture near Castaic on the 5 Freeway caused a major shutdown, a loud explosion, and a shelter-in-place order for 14,000 residents, but roads have since reopened and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, with significant land movement observed near the site.
Two people were killed in a suspected DUI crash on the 5 Freeway in Santa Fe Springs when a Honda crashed into a big rig that was pulled over on the side of the freeway. The driver of the Honda was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, and most southbound lanes were closed for investigation.
A collision involving a big rig on the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near the Grapevine has caused a 29-mile backup, resulting in 1.5-to-2-hour delays. Debris from the collision has spread across all lanes, but crews are actively working to clean it up. All southbound lanes remain open, but drivers should still expect continued delays. The traffic congestion comes ahead of Thanksgiving, with millions of Southern California residents expected to travel during the holiday period.
A big rig crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near Grapevine caused a major traffic backup, with the far two right lanes reopening after the collision. The semitruck was carrying 15-foot metal poles, which were spread across all lanes. Traffic was backed up over six miles, causing delays on the day before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year. AAA predicts that 55.4 million people will travel, with most of them driving.
The 5 Freeway in Pyramid Lake, California, was shut down after a tanker truck carrying chemical materials crashed and caught fire. The crash caused traffic delays in both directions, and authorities closed off the area while firefighters extinguished the flames. The type of chemical being transported is unknown, and it is unclear if there were any injuries. Northbound lanes have since reopened, but the southbound side remains closed.
The 5 Freeway in Pyramid Lake, California, was shut down after a tanker truck carrying chemical materials crashed and caught fire. Traffic was disrupted in both directions as authorities closed lanes and restricted vehicles within a half-mile radius. Firefighters used foam to extinguish the flames, but it remains unclear what type of chemical the truck was hauling. The cause of the crash and any injuries are currently unknown.
A stolen vehicle suspect was pursued by authorities in the Santa Clarita area and was eventually stopped on the 5 Freeway near Magic Mountain Parkway using a PIT maneuver. The driver was taken into custody on the highway. The details of when and where the pursuit began are unclear.
A sinkhole on the southbound 5 Freeway in Glendale caused concrete debris to fall onto Western Avenue, resulting in the closure of several freeway lanes and the roadway below. Caltrans workers are repairing the sinkhole, and there have been no reports of vehicle damage or injuries.
A sinkhole on the southbound 5 Freeway in Glendale caused chunks of concrete to fall onto Western Avenue, leading to the closure of freeway lanes and the roadway below. The CHP issued a SigAlert shutting down all southbound freeway lanes, and Glendale police shut down eastbound and westbound lanes of Western between Flower and Lake streets. Repairs were underway, and there were no immediate reports of vehicle damage or injuries.