Los Angeles, August 27, 2024 — Early this morning, at approximately 1:32 a.m., Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a dramatic incident on North I-5 near Brand. A report of a fiery crash led emergency responders to the scene where they encountered a Chevy SUV completely engulfed in flames.
Witnesses at the scene were uncertain about the whereabouts of the driver, raising concerns about whether they had escaped the burning vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the Chevy SUV had rear-ended a Toyota SUV, which was situated further ahead on the highway. The force of the collision was significant, suggesting that the Chevy was traveling at a high rate of speed.
Firefighters arrived promptly and managed to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, it was determined that no one was inside the Chevy SUV at the time of the fire. The whereabouts of the driver remain unknown, and there have been no reports of injuries from the accident.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash and are working to piece together the details surrounding the incident.