[KHTS] – One person has died as a result of a multi-car collision on Interstate 5 in Castaic. The extent of six others’ injuries is unknown.
“There is one confirmed fatality but we have no information about injuries,” said Officer Jennifer Cassidy of the California Highway Patrol. “The number three and four lanes are expected to be closed for about three hours.”
The collision was reported at 1:58 p.m., according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.
CHP, Los Angeles County Fire Department Stations 149, 124, 76, 126 and Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s officials reported to the I-5 North near the lower freeway crossover a couple miles north of Lake Hughes Road.
“It’s one vehicle versus two parked vehicles,” said Rey Dong, supervising fire dispatcher for LACFD.
(Update 3:21 p.m.)
“We’re still enroute to the scene,” said Captain John Kades of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s office. “We have to confirm (the identity of the deceased) with fingerprints and notify the next of kin.”
There were nine total patients, four were transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, two declined medical attention, two “met the trauma criteria guidelines” and one was dead on arrival, said Cheryl Sims, supervising fire dispatcher for the LACFD.
Emergency personnel are still investigating the incident.
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33 Comments
Accident is Going North on the 5 we’re coming south and it is backed up at least 5 miles.terrible accident.
Accident is Going North on the 5 we’re coming south and it is backed up at least 5 miles.terrible accident.
Sad…Be safe everyone.
Sad…Be safe everyone.
So sad
So sad
This is so sad. Be careful out there people.
This is so sad. Be careful out there people.
I wonder who died…. I live in castaic… Right by the 5
I wonder who died…. I live in castaic… Right by the 5
Anyone see the vehicles ?
Anyone see the vehicles ?
Right by my old house. So sad.
Right by my old house. So sad.
Awful! Stay safe people.
Awful! Stay safe people.
beautiful
So awful
:-(
Do we know any updates??
Sad. Prayers to the families
Sad. Prayers to the families
I am stuck in the middle of this mess…AVOID THE 5 NORTH THROUGH CASTAIC IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!!!
I am stuck in the middle of this mess…AVOID THE 5 NORTH THROUGH CASTAIC IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!!!
Where’s the CHP and SCV Sheriff’s on the Old Road? No traffic control at Parker Road and Lake Hughes Road. Travelers heading north are getting off at Hasley and creating a huge mess for local residents.
Where’s the CHP and SCV Sheriff’s on the Old Road? No traffic control at Parker Road and Lake Hughes Road. Travelers heading north are getting off at Hasley and creating a huge mess for local residents.
The Old Road between Hasley and Hillcrest is open. However the fwy is still backed up just north of Hasley
The Old Road between Hasley and Hillcrest is open. However the fwy is still backed up just north of Hasley
Yes terrible and traffic so backed up took us a long time to get home in castaic on the old road and we tried to take Slone canyon but when we got up on the dirt road where there is a gate it was shut with a sign that said private road take Hillcrest Mike said he didn’t think that was allowed there should always be another way out of a canyon when something like this happens.
Yes terrible and traffic so backed up took us a long time to get home in castaic on the old road and we tried to take Slone canyon but when we got up on the dirt road where there is a gate it was shut with a sign that said private road take Hillcrest Mike said he didn’t think that was allowed there should always be another way out of a canyon when something like this happens.
Those folks could be from any where. .. people travel long and far.. be safe out there very sad
It’s totally cleared up now
Sloan is private back there, but usually you can just push that gate open.