Orange, CA (June 10, 2024) A chaotic and tragic collision between several vehicles occurred on the 5 Freeway in Orange on Saturday morning, June 8th. The multi-vehicle accident claimed one person’s life and left another one with injuries, officers reported. The fatal accident occurred just after 3:30 a.m. near the 22 Freeway.
It was early morning on Saturday, June 8th, as vehicles traveled along the 5 Freeway in Orange. It was still dark outside at 3:35 a.m. as vehicles headed along the freeway. Suddenly, in the northbound lanes, several vehicles collided for reasons that are still unknown. The vehicles blocked traffic and debris was thrown in all directions during the collision.
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Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found several vehicles with damage, blocking the freeway. Paramedics began going from vehicle to vehicle to see if anyone had been injured in the accident. They found one person with injuries and loaded them into an ambulance. The victim was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment. Another victim was found unresponsive, officers reported. With heavy hearts, authorities pronounced them dead at the scene and called for the coroner.
Officers gathered evidence from the scene and spoke to those involved. They are working to determine what exactly happened on the 5 Freeway and who was at fault. Tow trucks arrived at the scene to remove damaged vehicles from the roadway and crews cleaned up the debris as quickly as they could.
Our team at Accident News Now extends our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this fatal collision on the 5 Freeway in Orange. We understand that this is a devastating loss and we have an excellent team of legal professionals who are ready to offer guidance and support during this difficult time. You can reach them at your convenience, day or night.