Member LoginMember Login - User registration - Setup as front page - Add to favorites - Sitemap Worker killed, another injured, when truck crashes through guardrail along California freeway !

Worker killed, another injured, when truck crashes through guardrail along California freeway

Time:2024-05-08 09:02:18 source:Global Gatherings news portal

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A contract worker was killed and another was seriously injured when a box truck veered onto the shoulder of a Southern California freeway, authorities said.

The crash happened Monday morning as a cleanup crew of about seven employees hired by Caltrans was working behind a guardrail along State Route 71 in Chino Hills, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The Peterbilt box truck sideswiped the workers’ parked van and barreled through the guardrail, striking two people, said CHP Officer Rodrigo Jimenez.

A 54-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Chino Valley Fire Department. The second worker, a 36-year-old man, was hospitalized with major injuries, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The 34-year-old driver of the box truck was treated at a hospital for minor injuries. The driver, a resident of Pomona, complied with a sobriety test and was not impaired, Jimenez said.

The man was not arrested. Investigators were still trying to determine why he lost control on the highway about 30 miles (48 km) east of downtown Los Angeles.

Two northbound lanes were closed into Monday afternoon.

Related information
  • Donald Trump moves much of his White House campaign to New York
  • Pitt modernized its offense over the winter. The growing pains will be felt for a while
  • Miro Heiskanan, Jason Robertson lead Stars past Kraken 3
  • Top leadership hails efforts in flood control
  • 3 Indian nationals charged with killing Canadian Sikh separatist leader make first court appearance
  • Chinese premier addresses opening of Summer Davos
  • CPC leadership holds symposium to seek advice on economic work
  • CPC leadership arranges work on flood prevention and relief, post
Recommended content
  • Demi Lovato dazzles in metallic Prabal Gurung gown at 2024 Met Gala
  • China's State Council appoints official
  • Feature: Rafah drowning in tears as Palestinians bid farewell to loved ones for survival
  • Panarin scores tying goal, shootout winner as the Rangers edge Islanders 3
  • Giro leader Tadej Pogacar finally takes it easy in Stage 4. Jonathan Milan takes a sprint victory
  • Aerin Frankel stops 15, Laila Edwards scores 3 as US wins 5