Crime & Safety

Injuries Reported In 405 Freeway Crash: CHP

The crash was reported at 12:49 p.m. on the freeway in Irvine, authorities said.

IRVINE, CA — At least one person was injured in a crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, authorities said.

The crash happened at 12:49 p.m. on the southbound side of the freeway near Jeffrey Road in Irvine, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Arriving officers said the crash involved a large van towing a vehicle and a small Audi.

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The status of the injured person was not immediately known.

Commuters were urged to avoid the area or take alternate routes.

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