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SUN VALLEY, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 — A two-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 at Sheldon Street left people hurt on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported shortly after noon and involved a white Nissan Altima and a black Jeep Rubicon.
The CHP's traffic log shows the crash was called in around 12:13 p.m., with both vehicles stopped on the right shoulder of northbound I-5 near Sheldon Street. The reporting party described the Altima and the Rubicon as having collided on the freeway. Los Angeles Fire Department units responded to the scene a few minutes later to treat those involved.
A patrol officer was also dispatched to handle traffic control at the location.
The incident remains under review. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.
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