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Suspected human trafficker in custody after crash shuts down eastbound 105 Freeway in South LA

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

A police chase in South Los Angeles came to an end in a crash, resulting in the shutdown of the eastbound 105 Freeway. The incident prompted a standoff with the suspect involved. The chase was brief, but its conclusion had a significant impact on traffic in the area.

The eastbound 105 Freeway was closed as a result of the crash. Further details about the incident can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles, the source of this information.

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Category: safety · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Suspected human trafficker in custody after crash shuts down eastbound 105 Freeway in South LA

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