Southern California Father Critically Injured After Wrong-Way Driver Crashes into Him
Accident Occurs on 405 Freeway
On February 11, 2025, Raymond Naba, a father of five, was driving to work on the 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks when a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle head-on. The incident occurred just after 4 a.m.
Injuries Sustained
Naba was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, including several leg and arm fractures, a fractured pelvis, a broken hip socket, broken ribs, internal bleeding, and bruised lungs. His sister, Andria Franco, described his condition, saying, “He’s in a lot of pain right now from his horrible accident.”
Driver Identified
The suspect driver, Eduardo “Lalo” Membrano, was pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by a wife and a 3-year-old child. The circumstances behind why Membrano was driving the wrong way remain under investigation.
Recovery and Road Ahead
Naba has undergone life-saving procedures and was initially in critical condition. However, his family confirmed that he was in stable condition on Saturday night. His wife, Maria, has taken off work to care for him and support his recovery, which will be a long and difficult process.
Community Support
Naba’s sister, Andria Franco, expressed gratitude for the good Samaritans who rushed to the scene to help her brother. “The civilians were such wonderful angels who came to the rescue,” she said. “Because without them, time is crucial, and I just want to say I’m thankful that they made it in time to take him in that small timeframe and without their help, he wouldn’t be where he is.”
GoFundMe Pages Established
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Naba’s family with medical expenses. A separate page has been established for Membrano’s family. Those who wish to contribute can find the links in the article.
Investigation Ongoing
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call CHP West Valley at 818-888-0980 and ask to speak with Public Information Officer Sturges. After hours, the public can call the Los Angeles Communications Center at 323-259-3200.
FAQs
* What happened in the accident?
A wrong-way driver crashed into Raymond Naba’s vehicle head-on on the 405 Freeway.
* What are the injuries sustained by Naba?
Naba has several leg and arm fractures, a fractured pelvis, a broken hip socket, broken ribs, internal bleeding, and bruised lungs.
* What is the status of Naba’s condition?
He was initially in critical condition but is now in stable condition.
* How can I support Naba’s family?
A GoFundMe page has been established to help with medical expenses.
