[11-01-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Seven Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Elysian Park

At least seven people suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the 5 Freeway in Elysian Park, Los Angeles, on Sunday night, November 1, 2026.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the collision occurred around 8:40 p.m. on the southbound lanes near Stadium Way.

Aerial footage showed at least four vehicles involved in the crash, including two that appeared to be classic cars.

Firefighters reported that one person sustained moderate injuries, while the other six suffered minor injuries. Authorities have not confirmed whether any of the injured individuals required hospitalization.

The circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear.

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