Encino Freeway Crash Kills 20-Year-Old

Early Saturday morning, a chain of brutal crashes shut down the northbound 101 Freeway

in Encino, claiming the life of a 20-year-old man.

It all kicked off around 156 AM near White Oak Avenue, pulling in five vehicles total,

according to the California Highway Patrol and LA Fire Department.

The trouble started with a disabled car stuck in the left lane, and folks were out trying

to handle it when another ride slammed right into the back.

That sparked the pile-up, leaving emergency crews rushing to the scene.

Drivers faced massive backups, with all northbound lanes blocked until at least 8 AM, backing

up traffic for up to 30 minutes.

CHP Sargent Leon Hines stressed the key move after a highway wreck.

Get your car to the right shoulder if you can, or stay buckled inside if it's not.

Moving.

Investigators still don't know why that first vehicle broke down, or if the young man

who died was one of those standing outside.

No other injuries reported yet, and details remain slim.

This hits home as a stark reminder to play it safe on those freeways.

Stay alert, and hope the lanes clear quick for everyone grinding through the...

Commute.

That's the story for today.

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