Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash near Santa Monica Boulevard Disrupts Morning Commute [West Los Angeles, CA]

Police Investigate Rollover Crash near Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles

WEST LOS ANGELES, CA (August 13, 2026)— A multi-vehicle rollover crash near Santa Monica Boulevard shut down the northbound lanes of the San Diego (405) Freeway during Thursday morning’s commute, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 7:25 a.m. near Santa Monica Boulevard.

CHP officers said two vehicles ended up on their sides following the collision. Emergency responders freed four people from one of the overturned vehicles.

Paramedics evaluated a total of five people at the scene. All five declined transportation to a hospital, and authorities reported no serious injuries.

The collision and emergency response forced officials to close all northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway for about 35 minutes. Three lanes reopened at approximately 8 a.m.

By that time, northbound traffic had backed up as far as the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway, creating significant delays for morning commuters.

Crews continued working to clear the damaged vehicles and reopen the remaining lanes. According to the CHP, all northbound lanes reopened at approximately 9:15 a.m.

Authorities did not immediately provide additional information about what caused the crash or how many vehicles were involved overall.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.

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