Traffic collision blocks southbound 5 near Penrose

2/3/2026 10:04 PM

Traffic

Penrose St., Los Angeles, CA

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported traffic collision that shut down the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Penrose Street in Los Angeles. The California Highway Patrol requested additional support to block the area and manage the flow of vehicles. The cause of the closure appears to be linked to the initial collision, and no further details on injuries were confirmed at the time of the call.