[02-12-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Gardena, Injuries Under Investigation

Authorities reported a multi-vehicle collision with possible injuries in Gardena, Los Angeles County, on Sunday evening, February 12, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the five-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway near the S. Normandie Avenue offramp.

The circumstances of the collision were not immediately clear, but five vehicles were reportedly involved, including a cement truck. Two of the cars flipped onto their sides due to the impact, while another was said to be leaking diesel fuel.

The total number of people involved and the extent of possible injuries remain under investigation by the authorities. No official reports have been released yet.

As the responding crews attempted to remove the debris from the roadway, it was not immediately known when all lanes would reopen.

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In 2020, 3,847 people perished in car crashes in California. 2,260 fatalities were in single-car accidents (59%) and 1,587 deaths involved two or more vehicles (41%). There were 1,378 people killed in automobiles (36%), 674 in SUVs and pickups (18%), 25 in big trucks (1%), 539 on motorcycles (14%), 986 pedestrians (26%), and 129 bicyclists (3%).

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