Tragic Multi-Car Pileup Claims One Life on Northbound 405 in Sepulveda Pass

Late Monday afternoon, just after the clock struck 2:30 p.m., drivers traveling north on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass suddenly found themselves staring at a chaotic scene. A crash involving five or more vehicles unfolded near the entrance to the Getty Center Drive ramp, turning what should have been a routine commute into a nightmare.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the collision was severe enough that one person – whose name has not yet been released – died right there on the asphalt. Paramedics also tended to another motorist who escaped with only minor injuries. It’s a sobering reminder of how quickly things can go wrong on a busy highway.

First‑responders flooded the spot within minutes. Several fire trucks, ambulances, and a fleet of police vehicles converged, their lights flashing in a blur. Aerial footage from the local news channel showed the tangled wreckage and the flurry of activity as crews worked to extract the injured and clear the debris. Traffic on the northbound side was reduced to a crawl, and drivers were urged to seek alternate routes – many heading east on I‑10 or south on the 10 Freeway to avoid the gridlock.

The cleanup effort lasted several hours. By early evening, around 6:30 p.m., crews had finally removed the wreckage and reopened all northbound lanes. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with officials saying they’ll examine everything from driver error to road conditions.

Authorities ask anyone who witnessed the accident or who may have dash‑cam footage to come forward, hoping that any extra details will help piece together what led to this tragic pileup.