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Deadly DUI Pileup on SoCal Freeway: Big Rig Driver Arrested

KTLA 5October 21, 20252 min198,856 views
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Chain-Reaction Crash on 10 Freeway

  • 💥 A deadly pileup occurred on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, California, involving several tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles.
  • ⚠️ The crash, which happened near the I-15 interchange, resulted in at least three fatalities and two hospitalizations.

Witness Account of the Collision

  • 🚗 A witness reported that the suspected driver of the red truck did not brake before colliding with bumper-to-bumper traffic.
  • 💨 The truck was traveling at a high rate of speed while other vehicles were stopped, leading to a forceful impact.
  • 🔥 The collision caused a large fireball and crushed multiple cars.

Freeway Closure and Investigation

  • 🚧 The 10 Freeway was closed at the 15 Freeway following the incident, with the investigation and cleanup phases underway.
  • 🛣️ Fast track lanes on the westbound 10 Freeway have since been reopened, significantly improving traffic flow in the area.
  • ⚠️ Connector roads to the freeway from the 15 interchange remain shut down, though traffic on the 15 is moving well.
  • 📉 The backup on the 10 Freeway has been reduced to approximately a quarter-mile.
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