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BURBANK, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 — A chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles shut down lanes on eastbound State Route 134 near Forest Lawn Drive on Monday afternoon, October 26. Airbags deployed and injuries were reported at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol said initial reports described a silver Ford Mustang Mach-E colliding with several other vehicles, blocking the carpool and number one and two lanes. Within minutes, dispatch logs show the count of vehicles involved climbing, with one update citing five cars and a later report describing a separate four-vehicle collision nearby involving a Honda CR-V and several SUVs blocking a third lane. By the time crews arrived, responders were working with reports of six to seven vehicles total, though the exact number was still being sorted out.
A bystander using an OnStar connection reported that injuries were expected, and a second alarm was requested for the response. Airbags were confirmed deployed in at least one vehicle, with occupants hurt. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded under its own incident number, and the California Highway Patrol said only the carpool lane remained open as crews worked to clear wreckage, with one disabled Chevrolet pickup left in the lane with hazard lights on.
The collision was upgraded to a confirmed-injury crash as more information came in, and a tow truck was requested to help clear vehicles from the roadway. The precise sequence of how the vehicles struck each other, and the extent of injuries, had not been released as of Tuesday.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in California
This multi-vehicle crash happened at State Route 134 and Forest Lawn Drive in Burbank, CA. Our California intersections page covers intersection crashes across California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are secondary crashes common after an initial wreck like this one?
Yes. Once a crash blocks lanes, drivers approaching from behind usually have little warning, and distracted or following-too-close motorists can strike the back of the backup, adding to the number of vehicles involved before the scene is secured.
What makes a multi-vehicle crash harder to investigate than a two-car collision?
Investigators have to reconstruct the order of impacts among several vehicles, usually relying on damage patterns, witness accounts, and dashcam or OnStar-type data, since no single driver typically sees the whole sequence unfold.
What usually causes a pileup like this on a freeway?
Sudden braking, a stalled or disabled vehicle, poor visibility, or one initial collision can trigger a chain reaction as following vehicles run out of room or time to stop safely.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Burbank, CA
If you're involved in a pileup, try to move to a safe spot such as the shoulder or a lane that isn't blocked, and turn on hazard lights to warn oncoming traffic. Check yourself and passengers for injuries before stepping out, since adrenaline can mask pain from an airbag deployment or impact. Even if you feel fine, a medical evaluation soon afterward is worth it, since some injuries show up hours or days later. Exchange information with other drivers if it's safe to do so, and report the crash to police so there's an official record, which matters for insurance and any later questions about what happened.
