Castaic, CA: Fatal Big Rig Accident on 5 Freeway
Driver Killed, CHP Officer Injured in Castaic Crash on 5 Freeway near Templin Highway
Castaic, California (January 5, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a Monday afternoon traffic accident that killed one person and left a California Highway Patrol officer injured in Castaic.
The deadly accident happened at about 12:40 p.m., on January 4, on the northbound side of 5 Freeway north of Templin Highway.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a fully loaded truck veered off the freeway and went off an embankment about 80 feet.
The responding CHP officer conducted CPR before paramedics arrived and possibly suffered heat exhaustion.
1 Killed, CHP Officer Injured in Big Rig Crash on 5 Freeway
Sadly, the driver of the big rig was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver allegedly suffered some sort of medical condition before the accident.
The CHP officer was flown to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
Traffic on the right two lanes of the freeway was stopped for an unknown period due to the accident.
An investigation into the collision is underway.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also hope that those injured in the crash will recover soon. If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
