One car rolled onto its roof, and northbound lanes stayed closed for several hours before reopening.
Sherman Oaks, California - November 1, 2026
At least one person died in a multi-car crash early Sunday on the northbound 405 Freeway near the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks, according to reports. The collision led to a highway shutdown that briefly disrupted traffic in the area.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location: Northbound 405 Freeway near the 101 Freeway, Sherman Oaks, California
- Type of crash: Multi-car collision involving a rollover
- Vehicles involved: Multiple vehicles, including one car that rolled onto its roof
- Injuries / fatalities: One death reported
- Reported by: New York Post, citing KTLA
Crash Overview
The crash happened at around 1:45 a.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway near the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks. Reports describe it as a multi-car collision that left at least one person dead.
One car rolled over onto its roof. According to KTLA, the person who died is believed to have been thrown from the vehicle. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and a photo published with the report shows crews inspecting the collision.
All northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were closed during the response. The lanes reopened a few hours later. During the closure, another driver reportedly entered the shutdown area and nearly struck a firefighter working at the scene.
People Involved
One person died in the crash. Reports did not publish that person's name or age, and few other details about people involved have been released.
Traffic Impact
All northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were shut down after the crash and reopened a few hours later.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, these general steps may help:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.