A multi-vehicle collision in Northridge this morning resulted in four people injured, with two women having to be extricated from their vehicles by Los Angeles Fire Department crews. The incident occurred at 19700 W Parthenia Street and was first reported at 7:47 a.m., according to LAFD Alert. Officials described the scene as a four-vehicle collision with a total of four victims, two of whom were trapped and in need of extrication by emergency responders.
Subsequently, the LAFD provided an update at 08:18 a.m., stating that the two individuals trapped had been safely removed from their vehicles. The patients—a 20-year-old woman, a 24-year-old woman, and a 50-year-old woman—were all transported to a local hospital for treatment. A 33-year-old man involved in the crash declined transport by LAFD, as noted in a report by LAFD's follow-up alert. All further questions regarding the details of the collision have been referred to the LAPD Devonshire precinct.
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the LAPD, and no additional information has been released concerning the condition of the injured parties or the precise circumstances leading up to the collision. The Los Angeles Fire Department's initial size-up mentioned LAPD Incident number 1131, indicating that the traffic event will be further scrutinized by law enforcement.
Fire Station 104, Battalion 17, and several other LAFD units including emergency medical services and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene this morning. They worked to stabilize the patients and manage traffic amidst the early hours of Los Angeles' rush. Any residents or commuters affected by the traffic due to the collision can check for updates and advisories issued by local authorities as the situation on W Parthenia Street evolves.
