One Killed in Rain-Slick Rollover Crash That Closed All Northbound 405 Lanes in Sherman Oaks

One person was killed early Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in a multi-vehicle collision on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in Sherman Oaks, a crash that shut down every northbound lane for hours on a rain-slick roadway.

What happened

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the crash was reported at about 1:45 a.m. on northbound I-405 near the Ventura (101) Freeway interchange. According to a report from the scene, one person was thrown from a vehicle that rolled over.

Casualties

• The person who was ejected was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Two other people were taken to a hospital. Their conditions were not specified in the reports reviewed.

Traffic impact

The crash and the emergency response closed all northbound lanes of the 405 for about five hours, and a SigAlert was in effect.

Investigation

The reports reviewed did not give the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, or the identity of the person who died. Details may change as the investigation continues.

Sources

• MyNewsLA.com, citing the CHP: Fatal Rollover Crash on 405 in Sherman Oaks
• ABC7 Los Angeles reported a deadly multi-car crash that shut all northbound 405 lanes in Sherman Oaks for several hours Sunday.