Reportedly, a black two-door sedan was moving at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a tow truck driver who was out of the truck during a multi-car crash.

Costa Mesa Crash
Major Injury Multi-Vehicle Collision on Costa Mesa Freeway at San Diego Freeway in Costa Mesa

, CA. – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Costa early Monday morning.

The mishap was reported at around 2:30 a.m. on the northbound Costa Mesa (55) Freeway just south of the (405) Freeway.

Reportedly, a black two-door sedan was moving at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a tow truck driver who was out of the truck during a multi-car crash.

The truck driver suffered serious injuries, including the loss of his left leg, the CHP said.

It was not clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash.

No additional information about the crash was provided.

An investigation is ongoing.