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Fatal Crash on 5 Freeway and High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Burbank

12/22/2025

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A violent crash on the 5 Freeway in Pacoima, Los Angeles, early Sunday morning resulted in one death around 3:45 a.m. near Osbourne Street.
The California Highway Patrol reported that one vehicle caught fire, but the identity of the deceased's vehicle is unclear.
The freeway reopened by 8:15 a.m.
Separately, a high-speed police pursuit in the San Fernando Valley ended with a crash near Burbank Airport.
Officers took the suspect, wanted for a traffic violation, into custody after executing a PIT maneuver.

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Story summary

A violent crash on the 5 Freeway in Pacoima, Los Angeles, early Sunday morning resulted in one death around 3:45 a.m. near Osbourne Street.
The California Highway Patrol reported that one vehicle caught fire, but the identity of the deceased's vehicle is unclear.
The freeway reopened by 8:15 a.m.
Separately, a high-speed police pursuit in the San Fernando Valley ended with a crash near Burbank Airport.
Officers took the suspect, wanted for a traffic violation, into custody after executing a PIT maneuver.