[03-03-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Injured After Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-On Crash on 405 Freeway Near LAX

Two people sustained injuries after a wrong-way driver caused a three-vehicle head-on collision on the San Diego (405) Freeway near LAX in Los Angeles early Monday morning, March 3, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway at Imperial Highway in the unincorporated Lennox area.

Emergency responders transported two individuals to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.

The incident prompted a SigAlert, temporarily shutting down all southbound lanes. The HOV and two left lanes reopened at 4:50 a.m., with all remaining lanes cleared by 5:02 a.m.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

  • Check yourself for any injuries.
  • Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
  • Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
  • Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
  • Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
  • Seek immediate medical attention.
  • Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

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Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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