US, Los Angeles: Van Nuys Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Five On 405.

Los Angeles, United States - August 16, 2026 08/15/2026 07:00 pm GMT-0700 VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A multi-vehicle collision occurred this evening on the southbound 405 Freeway near Victory Boulevard, requiring medical assistance for five individuals. The incident involved two vehicles that rolled over and ended up off the freeway. California Highway Patrol logs indicated that the collision was first reported shortly after 7 PM. Emergency responders arrived to find vehicles down an embankment and debris scattered across the roadway. Towing services were requested as responders noted that the vehicles had gone over the embankment during the traffic collision. Personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department accessed one of the overturned vehicles through the roof. As the situation unfolded, they established a triage for the involved victims and began searching for any possible ejection victims. By 7:26 PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed there were five patients, all categorized as immediate. Reports indicated that among the injured were a 55-year-old male and a 22-year-old female. Initially, two patients were classified as immediate while three were categorized as delayed; however, specific details regarding the latter group were not provided. All five patients are expected to be transported to local hospitals. Traffic slowdowns and potential diversions are anticipated on the southbound 405 Freeway near Victory Boulevard. The cause of the collision remains undetermined, and further details will be released as they become available. Witnesses reported seeing a Lexus speeding through traffic before it collided with a truck that crashed into it from behind, causing both vehicles to roll over the embankment.