Glendale, CA - Driver Injured After Car Plunges From Bridge Onto 134 Freeway

Glendale, CA (October 30, 2026) - A vehicle went over a bridge and landed on the eastbound 134 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A call reporting the crash on the eastbound 134 Freeway in Glendale came in around 2:40 a.m. on October 30. The CHP said the vehicle struck a curb, then a fence, before going over the bridge. Video from the scene showed the vehicle overturned and facing the wrong direction on the freeway.

The driver was injured and taken from the scene, the CHP said. Authorities did not immediately provide information on the driver's condition. It is not yet clear what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.

A SigAlert was issued for the eastbound 134 Freeway west of Victory Boulevard, and three lanes were closed at one point. The closures lasted for hours, and all lanes have since reopened. A tow truck and firefighters responded as crews cleared the roadway.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

When a Bridge, Fence, or Road Condition Plays a Part in a California Crash

NHTSA reported 21,224 traffic deaths in single-vehicle crashes across the United States in 2024. After a vehicle leaves the road, investigators often examine the curb, fence, and bridge barrier, along with lighting, signage, and the vehicle itself. The reports so far do not say what led the vehicle off the road, so no cause should be assumed.

If a public agency's road or structure contributed, the claim runs on a much shorter clock than an ordinary injury case. These claims generally require proof that the condition was dangerous and the agency had notice of it.

• First steps: Get a medical evaluation and request the CHP crash report number. Ask that the vehicle be preserved so its data and damage can be examined.
• Who may be liable: Depending on the evidence, that could be Caltrans, the City of Glendale, a contractor, a repair shop, or another driver.
• Deadlines: A claim against a public entity is due within six months (Government Code § 911.2), which puts the deadline at April 30, 2027. The ordinary two-year deadline (CCP § 335.1) is October 30, 2028. Under California's pure comparative fault rule, shared blame reduces an award but does not bar it.

How Contreras Law Helps After a Car Accident in Glendale

A crash that leaves a driver hurt brings insurer calls, repair bills, and evidence deadlines all at once. Our personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles County take on those tasks, secure the vehicle and scene evidence, and build the full claim. Founding Attorney Christian Contreras leads the firm.

When a public road or structure may be involved, we also manage the government claim process and its short deadlines.

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