Los Angeles, CA - Fatal 5-Car Crash on Northbound I-5 Near Los Feliz Blvd

Los Angeles, CA (Jan 19, 2026) – A multi-vehicle collision early Sunday morning resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries on the northbound I-5 Freeway near Griffith Park.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded at approximately 3:18 a.m. following reports of a five-car crash near the Los Feliz Boulevard off-ramp. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from his vehicle during the collision.

Five other men were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. A 28-year-old man was reported to be in serious condition, while a 61-year-old man, a 35-year-old man, and two 22-year-old men were listed in fair condition.

The CHP closed three lanes of the northbound I-5 Freeway for several hours while officers conducted an investigation and cleared the roadway. Officer John Trejos of the CHP stated that the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Car Accidents in Los Angeles: Legal Rights and Compensation

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