1 Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash on Golden State Freeway [Arleta, CA]

Police Investigate Crash on Golden State Freeway in Arleta

ARLETA, CA (September 9, 2026)– One person suffered injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Golden State Freeway in Arleta Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 9:18 p.m. on the southbound I-5 Freeway just north of the Hollywood (170) Freeway.

CHP said three vehicles were involved in the collision.

Authorities reported that one person sustained injuries. As of approximately 10:35 p.m., the injured individual had not been transported to a hospital.

The crash prompted significant traffic restrictions in the area. CHP closed lanes 1 through 5 and issued a SigAlert at approximately 10:12 p.m.

The SigAlert remained in effect as of 10:40 p.m. while emergency crews and investigators continued working at the scene.

Authorities have not released additional information about the injured person, the vehicles involved, or the circumstances leading up to the collision.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash.

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