Shadow Hills, Los Angeles, CA — February 1, 2026, two women were injured due to a box truck accident at approximately 7:30 p.m. along Glenoaks Boulevard.

According to authorities, two women were traveling in a passenger car on Glenoaks Boulevard in the vicinity northwest of the Sheldon Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the passenger vehicle and a box truck. One of the women was apparently entrapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency personnel. Once freed from the aftermath, she and the other woman were transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment for the serious injuries incurred over the course of the accident.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a collision between a passenger car and a box truck leaves two women seriously injured—one of them trapped in the wreckage—investigators will need to determine not just who had the right-of-way, but what actions each driver took leading up to impact. That means identifying whether either vehicle made a sudden movement, was speeding, or failed to account for the other’s position.

Because box trucks operate mostly in local or regional delivery, they’re often navigating tight areas with frequent stops, turns, or lane changes. I’ve seen cases where box truck drivers were making unsignaled left turns, backing into businesses, or merging abruptly—any of which could put a smaller vehicle in harm’s way. But it’s also possible the passenger vehicle misjudged distance or tried to maneuver around the truck.

To sort that out, investigators will need to focus on:

• Where the impact occurred on each vehicle, which can help establish right-of-way or sudden lane intrusion;
• Whether either vehicle was turning or crossing lanes, especially if the truck was making deliveries or backing into a nearby lot;
• Traffic conditions in the area, including lighting, signal timing, and congestion;
• Eyewitness accounts or nearby surveillance footage, which are often available in urban or semi-urban corridors like Glenoaks;
• The truck’s maintenance and camera systems, particularly if equipped with GPS or in-cab video that can clarify events.

Cases involving entrapment often indicate a high-speed or high-force collision, suggesting the point of impact was significant enough to collapse the car’s structure. That raises questions about not just who moved where—but how fast, and how suddenly.

Key Takeaways:

• Entrapment injuries suggest a high-energy collision, which means reconstructing vehicle speed and trajectory will be crucial.
• Investigators need to determine whether the box truck was turning, merging, or stationary at the time of the crash.
• Impact points and vehicle damage patterns will help establish right-of-way and sequence of events.
• Surveillance footage and dash cams, if available, may be key to clarifying fault.
• Box trucks present unique hazards in local traffic due to frequent stops and maneuvering—issues that must be closely examined here.