405 Freeway over Sepulveda pass closed following fatal crash

A fatal vehicle crash occurred on the northbound 405 freeway at Sunset Boulevard in the Brentwood area (Sepulveda Pass) around 2:50 PM on Labor Day. The accident caused massive debris across the freeway and led to a full shutdown of the northbound lanes, creating severe traffic congestion during one of the busiest travel windows of the holiday.