2 Women Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on 91 Freeway in Long Beach
Palmdale Woman, Hemet Woman Killed in Fiery Long Beach Collision on 91 Freeway near Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, California (July 25, 2021) – Two women were killed early Sunday morning in a wrong-way, head-on collision on a freeway in North Long Beach, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash happened at around 5:29 a.m. on the 91 Freeway at the Atlantic Avenue on-ramp.
The CHP said a 21-year-old Palmdale woman was driving a 2016 Honda westbound on the eastbound side of the 91 Freeway when her vehicle collided head-on with a 2016 Chrysler driven by a Hemet woman.
One of the vehicles caught fire after the impact.
91 Freeway Collision in Long Beach Kills 2
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. The names of the victims have not been disclosed pending notification of their respective families.
Authorities closed the northbound connector road from the northbound 710 Freeway to the eastbound 91 Freeway while the investigation and cleanup took place.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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