1 Person Injured, Dog Dies After 5 Freeway Fiery Crash

Los Angeles, CA: One person was injured, a dog is dead after a collision with fire on the 5 Freeway early Monday morning.

One person was transported to a hospital and a dog was mortally injured after a 5 Freeway traffic collision. Keith Johnson/KNN

Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a traffic collision on the South 5 Freeway transition to the 170 Freeway just after midnight on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

When units arrived on the scene, they found one car fully engulfed in flames. After the victim of the traffic collision was transported to the hospital by LAFD paramedics, there was a small dog that was left at the location.

A dog at the scene of a traffic collision with fire, was brought to East Valley Animal Shelter where it succumbed to its injuries. Keith Johnson/KNN

Photographers at the scene brought the dog to East Valley Animal Shelter where the dog sadly passed away. Los Angeles Animal Services confirmed the dog died ten minutes after arriving at the shelter. The deceased dog will remain at the shelter until claimed by the owner, according to LA Animal Services.

California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy also responded to the scene.

This report will be updated if any further information becomes available.