Los Angeles, CA (July 4, 2025) — Major traffic delays gripped commuters early Wednesday morning after a serious multi-vehicle collision involving three vehicles on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles.

According to reports, the crash took place around 2:15 a.m. on July 2 along the southbound 405 Freeway near the Getty Center Drive exit in the Brentwood area. California Highway Patrol confirmed that a semi-truck, a white utility truck, and a gray Jeep were involved in the crash, which left at least three people with severe injuries.

Authorities said a 59-year-old man and a 34-year-old man were hospitalized in serious condition. A third victim, a 53-year-old man, suffered a traumatic injury that resulted in the loss of a limb. All were transported to area hospitals for immediate treatment.

The collision forced the closure of two left lanes and the Getty Center Drive ramp until about 5 a.m., with lingering traffic backups through the Sepulveda Pass lasting into the morning commute. KTLA reported that delays persisted until approximately 7:20 a.m. as crews cleared debris and investigated the cause of the collision.

Officials have not released additional details about what led up to the crash, and the incident remains under investigation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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