Semi Truck Crashes Through Freeway Divider in Granada Hills

Transition road between 118 and 405 freeways closed due to major collision.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged semi truck tire, the harsh flash illuminating the textured rubber and metal in stark detail against a pitch-black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of this freeway accident.The aftermath of a major semi truck collision on a busy Los Angeles freeway transition exposes the dangers of commercial vehicle accidents.Los Angeles Today

A semi truck crashed through the center divider on the transition road between the 118 and 405 freeways in Granada Hills, California early Thursday morning, blocking multiple lanes and prompting a SigAlert closure.

Why it matters

This incident caused major traffic disruptions in a heavily trafficked area, highlighting the potential dangers of commercial vehicle accidents on busy urban freeways and the importance of highway safety measures.

The details

According to the California Highway Patrol, the semi truck crashed through the cement divider on eastbound SR-118 near the southbound I-405 around 5:35 a.m. for unknown reasons, coming to a stop while blocking the HOV lane on the eastbound 118 and lanes heading west. The crash prompted a SigAlert closure of the HOV and No. 1 lanes on the eastbound 118, as well as the HOV and lanes No.1 through No. 3 heading west at the 405 Freeway, though the duration of the closures was not specified.

  • The crash occurred around 5:35 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

California Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the freeway crash.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures and oversight on commercial vehicles operating on busy urban freeways, as well as the potential for major traffic disruptions when such accidents occur.