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At Least One Dead After Car Leaves 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley as CHP Reopens Lanes

Officials have not determined the cause or confirmed the final number of victims as the investigation continues.

Overview

  • The crash was reported around 4:50 to 5 a.m. on the eastbound 60 Freeway near Country Village Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
  • All eastbound lanes except the carpool lane were initially closed, one lane reopened by about 6:45 a.m., and the SigAlert was canceled by 8:45 a.m., KTLA reported.
  • KTLA reported at least one death, while ABC7 reported two fatalities and NBC Los Angeles reported one woman killed.
  • CHP logs and a photo indicate the vehicle left the freeway and came to rest off Wabash Drive, with reports it struck a parked box truck in a nearby lot.
  • Authorities have not released information on possible causes or impairment, and a fatality investigation remains underway.