The California Highway Patrol is asking for the driver of a vehicle with a runaway tire that it says likely caused a fatal motorcycle crash on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. The crash was reported about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday in the southbound lanes just north of the 101 Freeway interchange.
WHO:California Highway Patrol (CHP); driver sought by CHP
WHAT:CHP seeks a driver whose runaway tire likely caused a fatal motorcycle crash
WHEN:Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:405 Freeway southbound lanes just north of the 101 Freeway interchange, Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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