A fiery crash on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles was caught on video after an apparent street race led to a four-car accident near the Florence Avenue exit. Here’s what happened.
Early Sunday morning, a fiery crash on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles shook the local community. Caught on dashcam, the incident reportedly started with an apparent street race near the Florence Avenue exit, leading to a four-car accident that quickly escalated into a dangerous situation.
In the footage, two vehicles can be seen speeding along the freeway. Just moments later, one of the racing cars slams into the back of a non-involved vehicle. That impact sends the car spinning out of control, ultimately causing another nearby car—also not involved in the race—to crash violently into the wall. Flames and smoke followed soon after.
The second speeding car somehow managed to avoid the wreckage and flee the scene, raising concerns over accountability and safety enforcement on public roads. At the time of reporting, officials had not confirmed any serious injuries, but considering the intensity of the crash, it’s a relief that the damage wasn’t worse.
Events like these remind us how dangerous illegal street racing can be, not just for the drivers involved but for everyone else sharing the road. As someone who enjoys performance cars myself, I totally understand the excitement behind tuning engines and testing limits. But public freeways should never be the place for it.
I’ve seen similar cars at local track events—drivers racing responsibly with the right gear and medical staff on standby. Maybe what we need is more awareness and safer, legal alternatives for young drivers who are into speed. After all, a quick thrill shouldn’t come at the cost of someone’s life or safety.
If you commute through South LA, keep an eye out near exits like Florence Avenue, where these incidents often happen. The video is tough to watch, but it’s a reminder of just how fast things can go wrong.