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BRENTWOOD, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 8, 2026 — A driver was hurt early on Saturday morning, November 7, in a hit-and-run crash on the northbound I-405 Freeway just south of West Sunset Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly after 1 a.m. on the northbound 405 just before the Sunset Boulevard exit. A passerby who stopped at the scene told dispatchers the driver of one vehicle was unable to speak. A report of visible fire involving a vehicle also came in, and a vehicle was said to be turning around on the freeway, though the sequence of events remains unclear.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to the scene. The report listed the crash as a minor-injury collision involving two vehicles. The vehicle or vehicles involved in causing the crash reportedly left before authorities arrived, consistent with the hit-and-run designation in the CHP log.
A tow company later removed at least one vehicle from the freeway, clearing the scene by around 2:15 a.m. The CHP said the search for the driver who fled remains active, and no arrest had been announced as of this report.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Brentwood, CA
The crash was reported on I-405 in Brentwood. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Los Angeles County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What typically causes crashes like this one?
Nighttime freeway crashes are commonly linked to factors such as reduced visibility, following too closely, or a driver reacting late to slowed or stopped traffic. The specific cause here has not been released.
Why are hit-and-run crashes hard to resolve quickly?
When a driver leaves the scene, investigators must rely on physical evidence, surveillance footage, or witness accounts to identify the vehicle and driver involved, which can take time.
What should someone do after being involved in a freeway crash?
Drivers are generally advised to move to a safe location if possible, call 911, and wait for law enforcement rather than attempting to resolve things privately, especially when another party has left the scene.
Marti hedge: What are common injuries in freeway crashes?
Injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious trauma depending on speed and impact, and official injury details in this case have not been fully released.
