California Highway Patrol closed off the eastbound lanes on the 10 Freeway after a deadly pile-up took place Monday evening in Pomona. The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. involving four vehicles, a big rig, and a separate accident involving the four vehicles at the same time. It’s still unclear on what actually caused the accident in the first place.
Authorities opened the left shoulder and carpool lane to allow traffic to pass through. All lanes of the 10 Freeway were reopened around 7:00 a.m. the next day.
Los Angeles County Fire Department reported that one person was confirmed dead and four others were in critical condition. The four victims were transported by two helicopter to local hospitals. Five others sustained minor to moderate injuries from the accident.
One of the vehicles was trapped underneath the semi-truck when it suddenly violently exploded and caught the truck on fire, which had spilled over 100 gallons of diesel on the freeway and was full of furniture. Authorities are still investigating the crash in hope to figure out what the cause was.
Tragic accidents occur in the Los Angeles County area more often than we think. Car accidents can cause financial and emotional stress to the individuals as well as their families. If you have been involved in a car accident its vital that you contact local authorities and a car accident lawyer in Pomona right away.