Fatal 210 Freeway crash: 1 Dead, 32 injured after semi-truck crosses center divider in Irwindale
Summary
Car Crash Irwindale California in Irwindale, California: A violent chain-reaction crash shut down the 210 Freeway in Irwindale on Saturday morning after a big rig traveling eastbound lost control, crossed the center median and slammed into oncoming westbound traffic, leaving one woman dead and more than 30 people injured. The crash unfolded shortly before 9 a.m. just west of Irwindale Avenue, according to a California Highway Patrol incident log. At least three vehicles were involved in the wreck, though investigators noted the total number was still unclear. The semitruck, which had jackknifed during the incident, punched through the median barrier and struck a vehicle heading in the opposite direction, setting off a multi-car pileup. Emergency crews reported that 10 people were taken to nearby hospitals, including two in critical condition and eight with minor injuries, while another 22 people suffered minor injuries but refused medical transport.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-truck driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Fatal 210 Freeway crash: 1 Dead, 32 injured after semi-truck crosses center divider in Irwindale