[05-10-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Five Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Winnetka

Five people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in the Winnetka area of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2026.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the collision occurred around 2:30 p.m. at 8900 N. Winnetka Ave., at the corner of Nordhoff Street.

Authorities reported that four people became temporarily trapped inside one of the vehicles after the crash caused a fire hydrant to shear, sending water into the area.

Emergency crews freed the trapped occupants from the vehicle before transporting four patients to a hospital by ambulance. A fifth individual declined transportation for additional medical treatment.

The identities, ages, and conditions of those involved were not immediately released.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

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