The fatal crash occurred on the 5 Freeway in Atwater Village, CA, on Sunday. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
ATWATER VILLAGE, CA - January 18, 2026
A man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the 5 Freeway in Atwater Village, California, on Sunday. The exact time of the crash has not been specified. Details about the vehicles involved and the cause of the crash have not been released.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Location: 5 Freeway, Atwater Village, CA
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle
- Fatalities: 1
- Cause: Not specified in reports
- Source: The Eastsider LA
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on the 5 Freeway in Atwater Village, CA, on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Details about the vehicles involved in the crash and the sequence of events leading up to it have not been released.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but specific agencies involved in the response have not been specified. The crash resulted in the death of one man, and no information about other injuries or fatalities has been provided. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and no charges or citations have been announced.