South Gate, CA – March 2, 2025 – A five-vehicle collision, including an overturned vehicle, resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries early Sunday morning at Imperial Highway and Garfield Avenue.
Authorities confirmed that one person from the overturned vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were transported to the hospital, one from the overturned vehicle and another from a heavily damaged silver car. Three additional individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated by Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) personnel at the scene.
Imperial Highway was shut down in both directions west of Garfield Avenue as investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash. The road closure remained in effect for several hours.