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SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 — A driver was hurt Wednesday morning, October 21, in a rear-end crash on the northbound 110 Freeway near West Vernon Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The vehicle that caused the crash reportedly fled the scene.
The driver who called it in told the California Highway Patrol he was rear-ended by another vehicle, which then left the freeway without stopping. He described the fleeing vehicle as possibly a white Nissan Pathfinder, though its license plate was not known, according to the CHP log.
The reporting party's car, a tan Chevrolet Malibu, was left blocking a slow lane of the northbound 110 near West Vernon Avenue. He told dispatchers his car was not drivable and that he had funds available to arrange a tow.
The injured driver was transported to the Los Angeles Fire Department for treatment. A unit was later dispatched to check a report of the suspect vehicle near Vernon Avenue and Grand Avenue.
The search for the vehicle that fled remains under investigation. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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This crash happened at Vernon Avenue and Grand Avenue in South Los Angeles, CA. For other recent crashes near South Los Angeles, CA, visit our Los Angeles County accident news page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a car accident?
Move to a safe spot if possible, call 911, and exchange information with any other driver who stays at the scene. Take photos of vehicle positions and damage, and get contact information from witnesses in case the other driver cannot be located later.
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
Crashes cluster on freeways during peak commute hours and at points where traffic merges or slows suddenly, conditions that raise the chance of rear-end collisions like this one.
What injuries are common in rear-end crashes?
Whiplash and other neck and back injuries are frequent, along with head injuries if a driver is jolted against the headrest or window. Some injuries don't show symptoms until hours or days later, so a medical check is worthwhile even if someone feels fine at the scene.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Crash in South Los Angeles, CA
If another driver strikes your vehicle and leaves, try to note any details you can, color, make, direction of travel, partial plate, before the memory fades. Call the California Highway Patrol or local police right away to file a report, since that report is often needed for insurance claims involving an unidentified driver. Get checked by a medical provider even if injuries seem minor, and keep records of any treatment. If your car isn't drivable, arrange a tow before attempting to move it yourself, and stay clear of live traffic lanes while waiting for help to arrive.
