Driver Found Shot on 105 Freeway in South LA, Lanes Closed

CHP investigates possible highway violence incident that left one person hospitalized in critical condition.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:52am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car window reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a highway shooting incident.The shattered window of a vehicle on the 105 Freeway in South LA reflects the aftermath of a shooting incident that left one driver critically injured.Los Angeles Today

Several lanes of the 105 Freeway near Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles are blocked as the California Highway Patrol investigates after a person was found shot and critically injured in a vehicle on the freeway. The CHP responded to reports of a stalled car and found the driver slumped over the wheel with a gunshot wound, with the vehicle's rear window shattered.

Why it matters

Highway violence incidents are a growing concern in the Los Angeles area, with authorities working to address the rise in shootings and other attacks occurring on major freeways. This latest incident on the 105 Freeway highlights the need for increased safety measures and investigations to protect drivers.

The details

CHP officers responded around 1:45 pm on Thursday to the eastbound 105 Freeway near Vermont Avenue to reports of a stalled car, where they found the driver suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition, and the CHP is investigating the case as a possible highway violence incident. The three far-left lanes of the eastbound 105 Freeway were closed just west of Vermont Avenue as authorities conducted their investigation, causing a backup stretching west to the 405 Freeway.

  • CHP officers responded around 1:45 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

The state law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling California's highways and investigating incidents that occur on them.

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What’s next

Authorities are still searching for the suspect, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles Communications Center or CHP Detective Chambers.

The takeaway

This incident on the 105 Freeway highlights the ongoing issue of highway violence in the Los Angeles area, which requires continued efforts by law enforcement to investigate these cases, identify suspects, and implement measures to improve safety for drivers on the region's major freeways.