A woman was killed Saturday in a crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Sherman Oaks.
The crash occurred about 3:30 a.m. Saturday on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway south of Burbank Boulevard near the Ventura (101) Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The preliminary investigation determined a Mazda sedan was involved in a solo crash and became disabled in lanes facing the wrong way, the CHP stated.
A Ford SUV then sideswiped the Mazda, and a Toyota SUV struck the sedan head-on.
The driver of the Mazda was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner as 33-year-old Brittany Anthony. Her city of residence was not available.
The Toyota driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the CHP stated. She was identified as 37-year-old Mayra Alejandra Sanchez of Granada Hills.
The crash remained under investigation.
A Sigalert issued at 3:47 a.m. closing the northbound 405 Freeway at the 101 Freeway was canceled at 8:10 a.m., the CHP stated.