> At a Glance
> – Fatal crash on 5 Freeway leaves 1 dead, 10 hospitalized
> – Semi-truck collides with 8 vehicles, one vehicle ignites
> – Southbound 5 Freeway exit to westbound 10 Freeway closed
> – Why it matters: The incident highlights the dangers of heavy-vehicle traffic on urban freeways and affects local commuters.
A fiery crash on the southbound 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights early Sunday morning left 1 person dead and nearly a dozen injured. The accident involved a semi-truck and eight other vehicles, with one vehicle catching fire.
Crash Details
The California Highway Patrol reported the incident shortly after 5 a.m., with a semi-truck colliding with eight other vehicles. One vehicle caught fire, and emergency personnel assessed 15 people on scene.
- 1 person died
- 10 people hospitalized
- 15 people medically assessed
Road Closure
The southbound 5 Freeway exit to westbound 10 Freeway is closed until further notice.
Key Takeaways
- A semi-truck collision caused a fatal fire on the 5 Freeway.
- 1 death and 10 hospitalizations resulted from the crash.
- The exit to westbound 10 Freeway remains closed pending investigation.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. The incident underscores the risks of heavy vehicle traffic on urban freeways.
