Overview
- The Honda Fit became disabled with a flat tire in the second lane near the 14500 block of the North Freeway around 2:30 a.m.
- A Jeep Wrangler struck the stopped car from behind and rolled onto its side, and the Honda driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Investigators say a car in front of the Jeep changed lanes at the last moment, limiting the Jeep driver's view of the disabled vehicle.
- The Jeep driver was uninjured, showed no signs of intoxication, and was allowed to go home, according to the sheriff's office.
- Authorities say they do not expect to file charges and believe the Jeep was traveling at the speed limit as the fatal-crash inquiry continues.