Four Dead in Solo Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Downey
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 26, 2023
All four occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
A tragic accident occurred on the 5 Freeway in Downey, claiming the lives of four people early Saturday morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a solo vehicle crash took place around 2:30 a.m. on the westbound side of the 5 Freeway, just past the 605 Freeway.
Upon arrival at the scene, CHP officers found that the car was already engulfed in flames and all four occupants were pronounced dead. The identities of those involved have not yet been released pending notification of their families.
The cause of this fatal crash is still under investigation by authorities. It remains unclear whether speed or alcohol played a role in this tragedy.
As a result of this incident, all lanes on the affected section of freeway were temporarily closed but have since reopened to traffic.
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Tags: California, Fatality, CHP, Los Angeles, Traffic, Carcrash, Fatalaccident, Downey, 5 Freeway
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- victim 1, victim 2, victim 3, victim 4
- Vehicles:
- Unknown
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- California
- City:
- Downey
- Location:
- 5 Freeway west of the 605 Freeway
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-24
- Time of Incident:
- 2:30 a.m.
5 Freeway west of the 605 Freeway
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