Tragedy struck on the eastbound 91 Freeway in Buena Park early Friday morning when a collision involving a semi-truck claimed the lives of three people. CBS News Los Angeles reported the incident occurring at approximately 3:53 a.m. near Valley View Street, with details on how the crash transpired remaining unclear at the scene.
Authorities from the California Highway Patrol responded to calls of the crash, which initially involved a pickup truck, as indicated by FOX LA. Not immediately clear was the cause of the accident, but a big rig was reported to have struck the disabled pickup truck a short time later. Despite the confusion at the scene, what resulted was the death of three adults inside the pickup truck, while the driver of the semi-truck escaped injury.
In the wake of the collision, the California Highway Patrol announced the closure of all lanes of the freeway except for one, as the investigation proceeded, according to a statement from KTLA. They also suggested motorists consider using alternate routes to avoid the disrupted traffic on the eastbound 91 Freeway. At this time, no further information about the victims has been released to the public.
The crash coincided with inclement weather, as rain slicked the roads across Southern California, though it has not been confirmed as a direct factor to the incident. A SigAlert was issued for the affected lanes, indicating prolonged closure, and it's currently unknown when all lanes will reopen, with the situation being monitored by the authorities.
