MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH TRAPS DRIVER ON 60 FREEWAY IN EAST LA

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Saturday, August 15, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Saturday, August 15, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 15, 1:15 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH TRAPS DRIVER ON 60 FREEWAY IN EAST LA
Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision with extrication required on the eastbound 60 Freeway near downtown LA at 3:32 a.m. Thursday. At least one occupant appears to be trapped and will require rescue tools to remove.
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The incident unfolded in the predawn hours on a major commuter corridor. Specific details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or what caused the crash remain limited at this early stage. CHP and LAFD units are on scene.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.