Firefighters said one of the seven people hurt had moderate injuries, while the others had injuries considered minor.
LOS ANGELES, CA - November 1, 2026
According to Los Angeles firefighters, at least seven people were hurt when multiple vehicles crashed on the 5 Freeway near Elysian Park on Sunday night. Several lanes were closed while officers worked at the scene.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location: Southbound 5 Freeway lanes near Stadium Way, Elysian Park, Los Angeles, California
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash
- Vehicles involved: At least four vehicles, according to aerial footage; two appeared to be classic cars
- Injuries / fatalities: Seven people injured, one with moderate injuries and the others with minor injuries
- Responding agencies: Los Angeles Fire Department; California Highway Patrol
- Reported by: CBS News (CBS LA); ABC7 Los Angeles
Crash Overview
The crash happened at about 8:40 p.m. in the southbound lanes near Stadium Way, firefighters told CBS LA. Firefighters have not described what led to the collision, and the circumstances remain unclear.
Firefighters responded to the scene, and California Highway Patrol officers assisted with the incident. Aerial footage showed at least four vehicles involved, two of which appeared to be classic cars.
It is unclear how many of the injured people, if any, needed to be hospitalized. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Firefighters said seven people were injured. One person had moderate injuries, and the others had injuries considered minor. Reports do not say how many of the injured were taken to a hospital.
Traffic Impact
Officers from the California Highway Patrol, who were helping at the scene, shut down multiple lanes during the probe and the cleanup. Every lane was back open shortly before 10:30 p.m.