Two Men Killed in Crash on San Diego Freeway in Torrance
Two men killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway in Torrance were identified Tuesday.
The crash was reported at 11:44 p.m. Monday south of Crenshaw Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two men were confirmed dead, said CHP Officer Sean Lough. The Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner identified them as 24-year-old Luke Coughlin and 57-year-old Gregory Coughlin. The relationship between the two men, if any, has not been determined.
There was no immediate word about whether any other people were injured or the severity.
A witness told the CHP they saw a vehicle hit the center divider and debris flew over to the northbound side. At least two of the involved vehicles were described as sedans. One of the involved vehicles was overturned.
The CHP issued a SigAlert at 12:09 a.m. Tuesday shutting all southbound San Diego Freeway lanes between Crenshaw Boulevard and Western Avenue and the Crenshaw Boulevard on-ramp to the southbound freeway The lanes were reopened at 3:17 a.m.
