405 Freeway shooting in Sherman Oaks leaves driver critically wounded

LOS ANGELES - A driver was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition Friday morning following a shooting on the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks. 

First responders were initially called to the scene around 5 a.m. following reports of a collision. Officials with the California Highway Patrol said arriving officers found a vehicle had crashed into the center median just south of the Burbank Boulevard off-ramp and that the car was riddled with bullet holes.

Los Angeles City Fire paramedics rushed the male victim to the hospital with injuries that were considered critical. The name of the victim has not been released by authorities, but said he is in his early 30s and breathing when the ambulance left the scene. A description of a possible suspect or vehicle was given.  

For hours, all but two lanes were shut down in the area. Video from SkyFOX showed traffic was backed up all the way to the 118 Freeway. 

Drivers were encouraged to use alternative routes during the investigation.

A driver was in critical condition Friday following a shooting on the 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks.

Today's shooting comes on the heels of another car-to-car shooting that happened Wednesday night on the 60 freeway at Paramount. Two men were injured after someone in a dark sedan pulled up next to their Mercedes and fired several rounds.