One Killed in Rollover Crash That Closed Northbound 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks
A multi-vehicle crash on the rain-slick northbound 405 Freeway near the 101 interchange in Sherman Oaks killed one person early Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and shut all northbound lanes for about five hours.
One person died and two others were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle collision early Sunday on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in Sherman Oaks. The crash closed all northbound lanes for hours, according to local news reports.
What happened
The California Highway Patrol received the first report of the crash at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. It happened on northbound Interstate 405 near the Ventura (101) Freeway interchange in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. Reports described the roadway as rain-slick at the time.
According to a report from the scene, one person was ejected from a vehicle that rolled over. That person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were taken to a hospital. Their conditions and the exact number of vehicles involved have not been confirmed in the reports reviewed.
Traffic impact
The crash and the emergency response closed all northbound 405 lanes for about five hours. A SigAlert was in effect during the closure. ABC7 Los Angeles also reported that the deadly multi-car crash shut down the northbound lanes for several hours Sunday.
What is not yet known
The victim's identity, the cause of the crash, and the role that wet weather or other factors may have played have not been released. The investigation is ongoing, and this article will be updated if verified information becomes available.
Safety note for drivers
Rain can quickly reduce traction on freeways, especially after a dry spell. Drivers should slow down, leave extra space, and check current conditions on Caltrans QuickMap or CHP traffic information before traveling.
Sources: MyNewsLA.com, "Fatal Rollover Crash on 405 in Sherman Oaks" (Nov. 1, 2026), which cites the California Highway Patrol; ABC7 Los Angeles, "Deadly crash shuts down all northbound lanes of 405 Fwy in Sherman Oaks" (Nov. 1, 2026), headline and summary only. Links: MyNewsLA, ABC7.
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