The incident occurred around 3:17 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway transition road to the southbound Highway 170.
Pacoima, CA. – One person died in a fiery collision that happened early Saturday morning in Pacoima, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident occurred around 3:17 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway transition road to the southbound Highway 170.
A black Honda Accord reportedly hit the center divider wall, went across all traffic lanes, and slammed into a tree on the right shoulder.
The vehicle ended up in a ditch, where it caught fire. The flames also spread and burned the tree.
One person died in the accident.
The transition road was shut down for an extended period following the collision.