[12-28-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed, Ten Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights

One person was killed, and ten others were taken to hospitals following a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, early Sunday morning, December 28, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. on the southbound freeway just south of 4th Street when a big rig collided with multiple vehicles.

Los Angeles Fire Department officials said at least one vehicle caught fire, and a physical rescue was requested at the scene. CHP reported that all southbound lanes were shut down at approximately 5:22 a.m. and that nine vehicles sustained major front-end damage. It was not immediately known whether the big rig was carrying a load.

Authorities reported that 15 people were evaluated at the scene, with 10 patients subsequently transported to local hospitals. Some of the injured, described as having moderate injuries, were taken to Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Multi-vehicle crashes involving large commercial trucks can result in serious injuries, extended hospital care, and complex investigations. People injured in these collisions may have questions about how fault is reviewed, how medical findings are documented, and how insurance claims are handled when multiple vehicles and parties are involved.

Our truck accident lawyers in Los Angeles can help explain how California law applies to multi-vehicle freeway crashes involving commercial trucks. Legal guidance can assist with reviewing CHP and fire department reports, understanding insurance communications, and maintaining accurate medical and claim records throughout recovery.

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What To Do After A Multi-Vehicle Freeway Crash

Taking clear steps after a serious freeway collision may help protect important information and support your recovery.

1. Follow Medical Treatment And Attend Follow-Up Care
   Injuries from multi-vehicle crashes may require ongoing treatment. Keep copies of hospital records, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments.
2. Request Police And Emergency Response Reports
   CHP and fire department reports document how the crash was handled and what conditions were observed. Request copies when they become available.
3. Document Vehicle Damage And Roadway Conditions
   If access is permitted and it is safe, take photos of vehicle damage, lane positions, skid marks, and surrounding roadway features.
4. Keep Medical And Insurance Documents Together
   Save medical bills, treatment records, police reports, and insurance correspondence in one place for easy review.
5. Speak With Truck Accident Lawyers
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Truck Accident Statistics

Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute indicates that the majority of deaths in crashes involving large trucks typically occur among occupants of passenger vehicles. This points to the higher risk faced by occupants of smaller cars. Large trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger vehicles and often sit higher off the roadway, which increases the chance that a smaller vehicle could slide underneath during a crash.

In 2023, traffic crashes involving large trucks led to 4,354 fatalities nationwide. Of those deaths, 16 percent were truck occupants, while 65 percent involved people traveling in passenger vehicles. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists accounted for the remaining 17 percent. Compared to 2009, the year with the lowest number of large truck crash deaths since 1975, total fatalities in 2023 were 38 percent higher. Fatalities among truck occupants increased at an even faster rate, rising by 58 percent.