Los Angeles, CA (August 4, 2025) – One person died Saturday evening following a collision involving a pickup truck and another vehicle on a freeway off-ramp in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.

According to reports, the crash occurred around 5:05 p.m. on August 2 along the DeSoto Avenue off-ramp from the westbound Ventura (101) Freeway. Witnesses told the California Highway Patrol that one of the vehicles overturned during the crash before landing back upright, ultimately blocking the off-ramp.

Debris was scattered across the roadway, and emergency crews transported at least one person to the hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The identity, age, and gender of the deceased have not yet been released by authorities. It is not yet known if the victim was a driver or a passenger, and investigators have not confirmed whether others were involved.

The off-ramp remained closed for several hours as investigators documented the scene and crews worked to clear debris.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The details shared in this story are based on preliminary information from the California Highway Patrol and may be updated as the investigation continues.

• The deceased individual’s identity has not been made public, pending official confirmation and family notification.
• Investigators are still determining the exact cause of the crash and whether speed, impairment, or mechanical failure played a role.
• Drivers in the Woodland Hills area should continue to monitor traffic updates for any lingering impacts or lane closures near the DeSoto Avenue off-ramp.

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