5 Freeway
Coverage of 5 Freeway in the Nexus archive.
- $800K worth of cocaine seized on 5 Freeway: CHP
California Highway Patrol officers seized over $800,000 worth of cocaine after stopping an SUV on the 5 Freeway in Merced County. The stop was initiated due to a traffic violation, and during the search, officers noticed indicators of possible criminal activity.
- Ridge Fire near Gorman prompts evacuations, briefly closes the 5
The Ridge Fire near Gorman prompted evacuations in both L.A. and Kern counties due to its quick growth to 1,057 acres. The fire caused a temporary closure of the 5 Freeway at the L.A.-Kern county line. Authorities issued evacuation orders for specific areas while monitoring the wildfire's status.
- Ridge fire prompts evacuation orders, closes 5 Freeway near Gorman
The Ridge fire was reported near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road, prompting evacuation orders and closing the 5 Freeway near Gorman. The blaze burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County.
- Ridge fire prompts evacuation orders, closes 5 Freeway near Gorman
A blaze was reported near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road, prompting evacuation orders and closing the 5 Freeway near Gorman. This fire burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County.
- $2.5 million in cocaine seized on 5 Freeway, CHP says
California Highway Patrol officers seized $2.5 million in cocaine during a traffic stop on the 5 Freeway in Fresno County on July 26. The seizure occurred after officers pulled over a Honda pickup truck for a vehicle code violation and observed indicators of criminal activity.
- Shocking picture shows Uber driver allegedly sleeping behind the wheel on three major CA freeways
An Uber driver is alleged to have been sleeping behind the wheel while driving a Tesla on three major California freeways, including the 91, 57, and 5. The passenger reported the incident as the vehicle traveled along these routes.
- Driver suffers medical emergency, dies after multi-vehicle crash near 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights
A driver suffered a medical emergency and died after a multi-vehicle crash near the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights on Tuesday. The incident involved several vehicles and caused a shutdown of a transition road on the northbound 5 Freeway.
- VIDEO: Motorcyclist going 130 mph on Southern California freeway arrested
A motorcyclist was arrested for exceeding 130 mph on the 5 Freeway in Orange County, Southern California, as reported by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP commander used a fixed-wing aircraft to spot the red motorcycle traveling over 100 mph on the northbound side of the 5 Freeway.
- Heat wave across Southern California has firefighters on high alert
A heat wave has triggered a Heat Advisory in Southern California, prompting firefighters to remain on high alert due to increased risk of brush fires. Multiple brush fires have already been reported, including one near the 5 Freeway in Sylmar.
- Brush fire in Castaic shuts down some 5 Freeway lanes, prompts evacuation warning
A brush fire near the 5 Freeway in Castaic has caused lane closures and an evacuation warning, according to authorities.
- 10 injured, including children, in SUV rollover crash on 5 Freeway in Sun Valley
An SUV with 12 people inside crashed into a hillside and overturned on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley, resulting in 10 injuries, including children.
- At least 12 people, including 7 children, reportedly injured in L.A. freeway crash
At least 12 people, including seven children, were injured in a crash on the 5 Freeway overnight in Sun Valley. The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident on the northbound 5 Freeway near Sheldon Street just before 1:30 a.m.
- Caltrans truck involved in crash on 5 Freeway in Pacoima
A Caltrans work truck collided with another vehicle on the northbound 5 Freeway in Pacoima near the 118 Freeway on Thursday morning. The incident was reported at approximately 10:50 a.m., with Sky5's Rich Prickett arriving at the scene by 11:30 a.m.
- Driver caught asleep at the wheel in middle of 5 Freeway in Encinitas, video shows
A driver was caught fast asleep behind the wheel while stopped in the middle of the 5 Freeway in Encinitas. The incident was captured on video.
- Cops use spike strip on chase suspect tied to deadly SoCal shooting
Cops deployed a spike strip during a pursuit of a suspect linked to a deadly Southern California shooting. The suspect fled at high speeds, reaching up to 85 mph on the northbound 5 Freeway.
- LIVE: CHP chasing driver believed to be armed and dangerous on 5 Freeway in Newhall area
California Highway Patrol officers are pursuing a driver believed to be armed and dangerous on the 5 Freeway in the Newhall area. The situation involves a police chase with potential public safety concerns.
- CHP in pursuit of possible armed and dangerous suspect
The California Highway Patrol is pursuing a suspect believed to be armed and dangerous in Pomona. The suspect's vehicle is being chased on the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway, and it is unclear if there are any passengers.
- Traffic snarled after fatal collision on 5 Freeway near downtown L.A.
A fatal collision possibly involving a pedestrian caused major traffic delays on the southbound 5 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles in the Lincoln Heights area. The incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. and was reported by the California Highway Patrol.
- Deadly crash forces closure of southbound lanes of 5 Freeway in Lincoln Heights
A pedestrian was struck and killed on the 5 Freeway in Lincoln Heights, causing the closure of several southbound lanes. The incident occurred on Monday and is reported to have resulted in a fatality.
- Explosive big rig fire backs up traffic on 5 Freeway
A big rig fire caused traffic backups on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley near Lankershim Boulevard at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A video from KTLA viewer Pattee Mack shows flames erupting from the semi truck's hood as northbound traffic slowed around the fire.
- 1 dead after overnight crash along 5 Freeway in Pacoima
A person died in a crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near Terra Bella Street in Pacoima just before 3:40 a.m. Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported the incident but disclosed limited details about the crash itself.
- All lanes reopened on 5 Freeway in Commerce after report of shooting, CHP says
All southbound lanes on the 5 Freeway in Commerce were closed on Friday morning due to a reported shooting. Authorities responded, and all lanes have since reopened.
- Fire near 5 Freeway in Castaic creates major traffic backup
Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire near the 5 Freeway in Castaic, but the incident caused significant traffic congestion in the area.
- Fire burning near 5 Freeway in Castaic snarls traffic, some evacuations issued
Firefighters are battling a brush fire near the 5 Freeway in Castaic, causing traffic snarls and prompting some evacuations.
- 122 pounds of cocaine seized on 5 Freeway in Orange County
Authorities seized 122 pounds of cocaine on the 5 Freeway in San Clemente, Orange County, as reported by the U.S. Border Patrol. The discovery followed a California Highway Patrol K9 alert leading officers to search a blue car.
- VIDEO: Semi-truck engulfed in flames after violent freeway crash in Los Angeles
A semi-truck caught fire after a violent collision on the southbound 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. The 18-wheeler struck a vehicle before crashing into the right shoulder and bursting into flames.