Richard Heeschen Killed in Big Rig Accident on 5 Freeway in Castaic
Richard Heeschen ID’d as Man Killed in Castaic Crash on 5 Freeway near Templin Highway
Castaic, California (January 5, 2021) – Richard Peter Heeschen, 58, has been identified as the man who was killed in a big rig accident on Monday afternoon that left a California Highway Patrol officer injured in Castaic, according to the coroner’s office.
The deadly accident happened at about 12:40 p.m., on January 4, on the northbound side of Golden State (5) Freeway north of Templin Highway.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the big rig, operated by Heeschen, went off the side of the freeway and ended up about 50 feet down an embankment.
Richard Heeschen Killed in Big Rig Crash on 5 Freeway
Sadly, Heeschen was pronounced dead at the scene.
The CHP officer was flown to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. It was not clear how the officer was injured.
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.
