Fatal 405 Freeway Crash in Brentwood Injures Officer

Fatal Crash on the 405 Freeway

• 🚨 A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the southbound 405 Freeway in Brentwood, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
• 💔 An LAPD sergeant, who was assisting at the initial crash scene, was critically injured when another driver collided with his patrol unit.
• 🏥 The injured officer is in grave condition and was transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Hospital.

Initial Incident and Subsequent Collision

• 💥 The incident began when the sergeant stopped to help individuals involved in a prior collision.
• 🚗 A subsequent driver then slammed into the LAPD unit, striking the sergeant who was standing nearby.
• 👤 The deceased individual, believed to be involved in the first accident, was a man in his early 30s.

Freeway Closure and Traffic Impact

• ⛔ The 405 South freeway is shut down near the Getty Center due to the fatal investigation.
• ⏳ The closure is expected to last for several hours.
• 🚗 Significant traffic backups are reported on Sepulveda, with recommendations to use Coldwater, Laurel Canyon, or the 101 freeway as alternatives.