A single‑vehicle accident on the westbound Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway claimed one life and left three others injured Saturday night. The collision occurred at approximately 8:18 p.m. on the off‑ramp for San Fernando Road in the Pacoima section of Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol officers arrived promptly after the crash was reported and secured the scene.
According to a witness who observed the incident, the vehicle left the roadway while navigating the ramp and struck the median barrier before coming to rest on the shoulder. Emergency responders treated the occupants at the site before transporting the three injured passengers to nearby hospitals for further care. The victim who did not survive was pronounced dead at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the crash involved only one vehicle and that no other traffic was directly affected. Officers are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the factors that contributed to the loss of control. At this time, no information has been released regarding the driver’s condition beyond the reported injuries and fatality.
The incident adds to the ongoing record of traffic accidents on the Ronald Reagan Freeway, a heavily traveled corridor in the San Fernando Valley. Highway officials typically advise motorists to exercise caution on off‑ramps, especially during evening hours when visibility can be reduced. The CHP continues to monitor conditions on the freeway and will issue any relevant updates as the investigation proceeds.
Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods were alerted to the crash by the sound of the impact and the presence of emergency lights. Traffic on the westbound lanes experienced brief delays while investigators cleared the debris and reopened the ramp to normal flow. No additional road closures were reported following the incident.