Tragic Traffic Collision on Highway 405 Led to Fatality [Santa Monica, CA]

Santa Monica, CA (February 8, 2025) – A 72-year-old woman and a dog was tragically killed after a multi-vehicle traffic collision on Highway 405 Friday evening.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal incident happened around 6:45 p.m. on the 405 Freeway near Westwood.

Reports say that the multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of a woman and a dog while leaving three others injured. T

Firefighters arrived at the scene and rescued one person who was trapped inside a vehicle.

Authorities confirmed that the elderly woman and the dog did not survive the crash. Emergency responders transported three other victims for medical treatment, with two in critical condition and a 60-year-old woman in fair condition.

Following the crash, officials issued a SigAlert, shutting down three northbound lanes until just after 10:30 p.m. Meanwhile, a dog that had escaped onto the freeway was later recovered by authorities.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim in the traffic collision on Highway 405. Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic accident.

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