San Dimas, CA- Three Vehicle Crash Kills One on 57 Fwy Near Covina Blvd

San Dimas, CA (June 21, 2019)- A truck accident left one dead at the Covina Boulevard off-ramp on the 57 Freeway southbound Wednesday at approximately 9:56 pm.

A semi-truck was among three vehicles involved in the crash, which resulted in a vehicle fire. Firefighters were called to the scene of the crash to extinguish the fire while emergency medical personnel responded to aid injured victims.

According to reports, one person passed away due to the crash. Their identification has not been released pending family notification.

Due to the accident, a Sig Alert was made and the first through third freeway lanes were closed so that the investigation could commence and damaged vehicles removed.

The California Highway Patrol is continuing the investigation into the crash.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

Multi-Vehicle Truck Crashes on California’s Freeways

The Federal Motor Carrier Association studies truck crashes across the United States. They found that, in 2016, 322 fatal commercial cargo-carrying truck crashes took place in California. Multi-vehicle accidents made up 217 of the 322 total.

Fighting for compensation after losing a loved one in a large truck accident can be difficult because company insurance becomes involved. Adding more vehicles to this mix exacerbates the stress. The attorneys at the Brady Law Group have been skillfully managing large truck and multi-vehicle accident cases for over 25 years. During your time of mourning, allow us to use our skill to help you receive compensation for funeral costs, medical bills, and other expenses related to the loss of your family member. Reach out to us today at 866-478-6483 to reserve a consultation with one of our experienced truck accident attorneys.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.