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MISSION HILLS, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 — A rollover crash injured at least one person on Thursday afternoon, October 15, on eastbound State Route 118 near Sepulveda Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly after 4 p.m. and reportedly involved a car colliding with another vehicle that then rolled onto its roof. Early reports described a gray sedan on its roof in the carpool lane, and a later update from the agency referenced a white vehicle involved in a crash with a gold Toyota Camry that ended up overturned. The discrepancy in vehicle descriptions has not been resolved, and it is unclear whether the log entries refer to one crash or reflect updates as more information came in.
A man was reported out of the vehicle at the scene, and the reporting party was described as being in the number one lane with injuries. The California Highway Patrol initially classified the collision as one with no injuries before updating it to a crash with unknown injuries. Los Angeles Fire Department units responded to the scene.
The crash blocked the number one lane and the carpool lane on eastbound SR-118 for a period Thursday afternoon, CHP radio traffic shows. A tow truck was requested to remove the vehicles, and the roadway was reported clear by about 5:12 p.m., with at least one vehicle taken off the freeway at Laurel Canyon Boulevard. No further details on injuries or possible causes had been released as of Thursday.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does wearing a seat belt matter in a rollover crash? Yes. Seat belts keep occupants positioned inside the vehicle and away from the roof and windows, which lowers the risk of serious injury or ejection when a car rolls over.
What is a "tripped" rollover? It happens when a vehicle's tires catch on something, such as a curb, soft shoulder, or another car, causing the vehicle to flip rather than slide. Many rollovers on freeways start this way after a collision redirects a vehicle off its path.
Are some roads more likely to see rollover crashes? Rollovers tend to happen more commonly where vehicles have to make sudden lane changes or travel at higher speeds, including multi-lane freeways with carpool lanes like SR-118.
What to Do After a Rollover Crash in Mission Hills, CA
If you're involved in a rollover crash, stay as still as possible and check for injuries before trying to move, since adrenaline can mask pain in the first few minutes. Call 911 even if injuries seem minor, because internal injuries and head trauma aren't always obvious right away. If you're able to safely exit the vehicle, move away from traffic lanes, especially on a freeway shoulder or carpool lane where other cars are still moving at speed. Get checked by a medical provider within a day or two even if you feel fine, and keep a copy of the CHP incident report for your records.
