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LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 — Five vehicles collided on Sunday evening, October 25, on northbound I-110 just north of West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was first reported around 6:25 p.m. as a collision involving a red Toyota RAV4 and another vehicle. Within minutes, the agency's call log listed the wreck as a five-vehicle pileup blocking at least one travel lane. Crews reported the RAV4 and other involved vehicles were blocking lanes 1 through 3 before traffic was pushed toward the right shoulder.
CHP reclassified the incident from a collision with unknown injuries to one with an ambulance en route. EMS was sent to the scene to evaluate those involved, and the extent of the injuries has not been confirmed so far.
Clearing the scene took time. Several tow companies were contacted through CHP's rotation system after earlier requests could not meet the response window. A tow truck eventually reached the scene, and by around 7:54 p.m. a California Highway Patrol unit was reported following the tow off the freeway at the Manchester Avenue exit. Freeway Service Patrol also closed out its own response to the incident Sunday evening.
No further details on what led to the chain-reaction crash have been released. The California Highway Patrol has not said whether any citations or further investigation are expected.
We are hoping for the best for everyone involved and their families.
Crash Reports and Road Safety in Los Angeles, CA
This multi-vehicle crash happened at I-110 and West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. Readers following crash news in Los Angeles County can find city-level information on our Los Angeles accident resource page, including how to request a report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are multi-vehicle crashes usually difficult to piece together afterward?
When several vehicles are involved, investigators have to work out the order of impacts, how each driver reacted, and whether one collision triggered another. Conflicting witness accounts and limited camera coverage on freeways can make that timeline harder to pin down.
What typically causes a pileup like this one?
Chain-reaction crashes on freeways usually start with one vehicle slowing suddenly, changing lanes, or stopping in traffic. Vehicles behind it may not have enough space or time to react, and the initial collision can draw in more cars as traffic backs up around the blockage.
Is there anything drivers can do if traffic ahead suddenly stops?
Leaving extra following distance and staying alert to brake lights well ahead, not just the car directly in front, gives drivers more time to react before a slowdown turns into a collision.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Los Angeles, CA
If you're involved in a multi-vehicle crash on a freeway, try to move to the shoulder if your vehicle is drivable and it's safe to do so, then turn on hazard lights to warn oncoming traffic. Check on passengers and other drivers, and call 911 even if injuries aren't obvious right away, since adrenaline can mask pain for hours. Exchange information with other drivers when possible, and if CHP or local officers respond, ask for a copy of the incident number for your records. Afterward, it's worth seeing a doctor for a checkup, even if you feel fine at the scene, since some injuries from a multi-car collision don't show symptoms until later.
