UMVA has learned that a devastating semi-truck crash occurred on the 210 freeway in Irwindale, California, on Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.
The truck lost control and jackknifed, sending shockwaves through the morning commute. One woman, 58, was tragically killed, and 32 others were injured, including 10 who were rushed to the hospital. The injured included six children, adding to the tragedy of the event.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the semi-truck veered off the right shoulder, crossed the center divider, and collided with several vehicles. The truck ultimately jackknifed, leading to lane closures on both sides of the freeway. The aftermath was captured on video, showing debris scattered across the roadway.
The California Highway Patrol reported that at least three vehicles were involved in the pileup, but the precise number remained unclear. Authorities struggled to piece together the events leading up to the crash, but dash camera footage shared exclusively with local news revealed the moments leading up to the tragedy.
This incident marks the second massive accident involving a semi-truck in Southern California in recent months. A similar crash occurred last October in Ontario, California, where three people were killed and several others severely injured after a semi-truck plowed into vehicles on a freeway. The driver of that truck, identified as Jashanpreet Singh, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
The causes of the Irwindale crash remain under investigation, with authorities working to determine the identity of the semi-truck driver. As the community grapples with the aftermath, one thing is clear: the lives of dozens of people were forever changed on that fateful Saturday morning.
