[02-03-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed, Four Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Sun Valley

A man in his 30s was killed and four other people were injured following a two-vehicle crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, on Tuesday night, February 3, 2026.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at around 9:53 p.m. to the southbound 5 Freeway near Penrose Street. 

Authorities reported that a pedestrian was walking in a freeway lane when two vehicles collided. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner later identified the victim as a man in his 30s. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Fire officials stated that a 42 year old woman and a 22 year old woman were transported to area hospitals in serious condition. A 19 year old woman and a 7 year old girl were listed in fair condition and were also taken to hospitals for treatment.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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