Overview
- The two‑vehicle collision occurred on the 105 Freeway in West Athens and prompted a 911 call at 11:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- Sources and on‑scene footage show the crash involved an SUV and a garbage truck and left the SUV with heavy right‑side damage and shattered glass visible.
- Reporting and eyewitness accounts indicate Darryl McDaniels was riding as a passenger, was not driving, and did not suffer serious injury.
- First responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department checked occupants at the scene, the SUV was towed, and the CHP said the scene was cleared but gave no further details.
- Coverage so far is based on official confirmation plus Citizen app video and on‑scene reports, and officials may provide more information when the CHP releases an accident report or statement.