All lanes of southbound 405 Freeway in Encino reopen after deadly crash, hours-long closure

All lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino have reopened after an hours-long closure for a deadly crash, that left one person dead Tuesday morning.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert at 4:42 a.m. for all lanes on the southbound 405 Freeway north of Valley Vista Boulevard. The closure lasted several hours causing significant traffic delays during the morning commute. 

The CHP said multiple vehicles were involved in a wrong-way crash around 4:06 a.m.

One person, since identified as 30-year-old Eduardo Membrano by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner, was confirmed dead at the scene by authorities and another was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Another individual was injured but declined medical treatment and was released at the scene, authorities said.

Crews worked to clear significant debris from the roadway.