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Los Angeles County, CA (July 24, 2026) – Three vehicles were involved in a collision on Wednesday morning, July 22, on northbound I-405 near the Howard Hughes Parkway off-ramp in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, not far from Los Angeles International Airport. The vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder, and possible injuries were reported around 11:43 a.m.
A black Toyota Tundra, a white Hyundai and a blue Mercedes C300 were involved, according to initial reports. Fire crews were called to the scene to assist.
The extent of any injuries was not immediately known, and the cause of the wreck remains unclear. We hope for a full recovery for anyone who was hurt.
We hope for strength and healing for those hurt in this collision.
Why Do Freeway Off-Ramps See So Many Multi-Vehicle Crashes?
Multi-vehicle collisions on busy freeway stretches happen when traffic suddenly slows near an off-ramp, catching a following driver off guard. Drivers merging toward an exit may brake quickly to avoid missing their turn, which can leave less time for vehicles behind them to react.
Airport-adjacent freeway segments, like this stretch of I-405 near LAX, tend to carry heavier and more unpredictable traffic patterns. Rental car returns, rideshare pickups, and unfamiliar out-of-town drivers can all add to the mix, sometimes resulting in sudden lane changes or last-second exits.
When three or more vehicles are involved, the order in which each one was struck shapes how the chain of events unfolded. A rear driver following too closely, known as tailgating, is one of the most common contributing factors in this type of multi-car pileup on a freeway. Even a small gap of a few extra car lengths can give a driver enough time to brake safely instead of striking the vehicle ahead.
