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Inglewood, CA (February 13, 2026) – At least one person was injured on Thursday afternoon after a three-vehicle collision on northbound Interstate 405 just north of W Hillcrest Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Key Details
- Reported: February 12 at approximately 2:44 p.m.
- Location: NB I-405 just north of W Hillcrest Blvd in Inglewood
- Vehicles involved: Three vehicles, including a white Ford Mustang Mach-E and a gray Tesla
- Injuries: At least one person was transported to Centinela Hospital for treatment
- Traffic impact: Multiple lanes blocked, including the fast lane and the No. 3 lane; all NB lanes were temporarily stopped
- Agency: California Highway Patrol
What We Know So Far
- CHP reports indicate the impact left vehicles blocking several northbound lanes, with a black SUV reported on the right shoulder.
- Parties were reportedly outside their vehicles and standing in traffic lanes shortly after the crash.
- No arrests were reported in connection with the collision.
What’s Not Yet Confirmed
- The total number of people injured and the identities of those involved.
- The specific events that led to the three-vehicle crash on the northbound side of I-405.
- Whether any additional vehicles were involved beyond those described in CHP reports.
- The length of time lane restrictions remained in place and exactly when traffic fully resumed.
Local Context
The crash was reported on the northbound side of Interstate 405 just north of W Hillcrest Boulevard in Inglewood, a stretch where traffic can shift quickly as drivers move through the corridor and approach nearby access points. CHP logs described lane blockages affecting the fast lane and the No. 3 lane, with the No. 1 lane and part of the No. 2 lane also impacted at one point before northbound traffic was temporarily stopped. With at least one patient taken to Centinela Hospital, the response centered on clearing space for emergency care and restoring movement through the northbound lanes.
What to Do Next
- If you were involved, get to a safer spot if you can and check yourself and others for injuries. Call 911 right away if anyone needs medical help.
- Stay at the scene and work with first responders; leaving before police arrive can lead to added complications later.
- If it’s safe to do so, take photos of vehicle damage, lane positions, and roadway conditions to help preserve what you observed.
- Pay attention to how you feel in the hours after a crash, since some symptoms can show up later even if you initially feel okay.
FAQ
Q: Why are details sometimes limited right after a crash?
A: Early information is often incomplete because responders are focused on medical care and making the scene safe, while investigators confirm basics like vehicle involvement, injuries, and how the collision occurred.
Q: Why do multi-vehicle crashes take longer to clear?
A: With multiple vehicles and debris across lanes, crews may need more time to check for injuries, document positions, coordinate towing, and reopen lanes safely without creating another hazard.
Q: What happens when police arrive at a crash scene?
A: Officers typically secure the area, check on those involved, gather statements, note roadway conditions, and document damage and vehicle locations before the scene is cleared.
