June 1, 2025

5-car collision on 10 Freeway leaves 6 injured in East Los Angeles

Los Angeles, with its complex freeway system, high traffic volume and expansive urban layout, is known for its high accident rates. The Los Angeles Police Department identify several major intersections and roadways as hot spots, regularly putting up roadblocks and monitoring accident-prone areas.

Despite visible police presence, motor vehicle accidents are unavoidable. LAPD reported that at dawn on Sunday, June 1, 2025, they were called to a devastating crash involving 5 vehicles on the eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, just past the interchange with the 5 Freeway near Boyle Heights.

The crash, although occurring at 5am, disrupted traffic in both directions for hours as first responders worked to clear the wreckage. Commuters experienced delays and lanes remained closed while road officials removed debris and investigators processed the scene.

A police spokesperson said that medical personnel transported six passengers to local hospitals after the passengers sustained injuries. Two individuals sustained serious injuries, requiring immediate attention, while the remaining four suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Additional details such as the extent of the passengers' injuries, their identities or the cause of the crash are known at the time the article went to press.

East Los Angeles Police Department are currently investigating the crash and appeals to any witnesses to come forward with video footage or photographs that may assist them with their investigation.

Although unfortunate, the LA Fire Department is glad the multi-vehicle crash did not leave any deaths.

Police authorities are advising drivers to be vigilant, mainly at high crash zones like highways and intersections. They are urging motorists to maintain safe traveling distances and remain alert when driving.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents in Los Angeles

A study in 2023 reported that the eastbound stretch of I‑10, from Downtown L.A. out toward Santa Monica, ranks the fourth most dangerous freeway segment in the region, recording approximately 138.6 crashes per mile, compared to 131 crashes per mile westbound. These figures highlight how heavily trafficked and hazardous the eastern segment of I‑10 is. As a major freeway, where several major routes converge and with a high congestion rate, the East Los Angeles Interchange in Boyle Heights is synonymous with automobile crashes.

Several automobile crashes are caused by negligent or reckless driving. It is unfortunate for family members when travelers sustain injuries, especially if the crash was not their fault. In a multi-vehicle crash like that in Boyle Heights, the injured can file claims against one or more drivers, depending on which ones were negligent or reckless. California’s comparative negligence law allows those involved in multi vehicle crashes to consider shared fault when determining liability.

After involvement in any multi vehicle crash, victims should request the official crash report, gather witness statements and consult legal counsel to determine liability. If they can prove negligence, like speeding or distracted driving, the victims may file personal injury suits.

Injured parties should consult with professional personal injury lawyers for assistance with filing claims. Legal counsel can advise on damages like loss of wages, medical bills and more. The claims may include non-economic losses like pain and suffering.