2 Killed in Sylmar Crash on 5 Freeway near 405 Freeway
Sylmar, California (August 15, 2021) – Two people died following a crash involving a big rig in Sylmar early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened on 5 Freeway near 405 Freeway at around 1 a.m.
According to CHP, a sedan traveling on southbound 5 Freeway rear-ended a semi-truck parked along the emergency lane.
2 Killed in Sylmar Crash on 5 Freeway
The man driving the sedan and a woman who was his passenger were both killed in the incident.
The identities of the victims were not immediately released.
Speed is suspected to have been a factor in the collision.
The CHP is investigating the crash.