1 Killed in Sylmar Crash on 5 Freeway near Sheldon Street

Another man was hospitalized with minor injuries

Los Angeles, CA. – One person was killed in a collision involving a big rig on Wednesday morning in Sylmar.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal accident happened on the 5 Freeway near Sheldon Street at around 11 a.m.

A pickup truck and a semi-truck were involved in the accident. The white pickup truck was partially wedged underneath the semi-truck after the collision.

One person was killed in the accident.

The identity of the man who died in the accident was not disclosed.

Another man was hospitalized with minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The collision resulted in the closure of all northbound lanes as the scene was cleared.

An investigation into the accident is underway.