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GRIFFITH PARK, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 — At least one person was hurt on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, when five vehicles collided on eastbound State Route 134 near Forest Lawn Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened in the eastbound lanes just west of Forest Lawn Drive, blocking the HOV lane and the number one lane. Dispatch logs identified the vehicles involved as a Lexus, a Mercedes, a Honda, a van and a pickup truck.
Los Angeles Police Department officers requested medical transport for people involved in the fast lanes, and at least one party was taken away by ambulance. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene. The CHP issued a SigAlert for the area, warning of a 30-minute closure as crews worked to clear the lanes.
Tow crews were called to the scene to remove multiple vehicles, with at least one additional tow truck requested after the first contracted company could not provide a second unit. Traffic backed up heavily in the area while crews worked to clear the wreckage.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does heavy or fast-moving traffic contribute to multi-vehicle pile-ups?
When vehicles are moving quickly and closely spaced, drivers have less time to react if one car ahead brakes or crashes, which can pull following vehicles into a chain-reaction collision.
Why does following distance matter so much in high-speed traffic?
Extra space between vehicles gives a driver more time to brake or steer around trouble, which can be the difference between stopping safely and colliding with the car ahead.
Are secondary crashes common after an initial wreck on a freeway?
Yes. Once a crash blocks lanes, approaching traffic usually has little warning, and additional vehicles can strike the original wreckage or each other before the scene is secured.
What makes multi-vehicle crashes difficult for investigators to sort out?
With several vehicles and drivers involved, investigators have to piece together how each impact happened and in what order, which usually takes longer than a two-car crash.
