Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crashes Kill Two on 405, I-5 Freeways in Southern California

Three separate fatal crashes occurred recently on California freeways, all involving fiery conditions and multiple vehicles. On the San Diego (405) Freeway in Los Angeles, a woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, leading to a temporary closure of the southbound lanes near West Pico Boulevard. In San Diego, a white BMW sedan crashed off the southbound Interstate 5 near the Tocayo Avenue off-ramp, caught fire, and caused a brushfire that spread to dry brush; the driver died at the scene, and a SigAlert was issued to close the off-ramp for several hours. Additionally, a black Infiniti involved in a fiery rollover crash on Interstate 5 north of Calgrove Boulevard resulted in the driver, Alan Franco, succumbing to severe injuries four days after the August 22 crash; initial reports suggested possible racing with a motorcycle, but evidence is lacking. Authorities have not made any arrests or filed charges in these incidents, and investigations are ongoing. These tragic events underscore the dangers of reckless driving and the rapid consequences on California roadways.