Crime & Safety

One Killed in Fiery Crash on Pomona Freeway

The car slammed into a light pole on the freeway and burst into flames.

At least one person was killed when a vehicle crashed into a light pole and burst into flames on a highway in Industry Wednesday morning, authorities said.

The crash on Crossroads Parkway North, just north of the Pomona (60) Freeway, took place about 2:15 a.m., said California Highway Patrol Officer Francisco Villalobos and sheriff’s Sgt. Christopher Sciacca.

β€œThe vehicle slammed into the light pole and then burst into flames,” Sciacca said. β€œThere is no word yet as to whether the victim was male or female.”

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The crash involved just one vehicle, Sciacca added.

Los Angeles County firefighters were called to the scene to put out the flames, according to the CHP.

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The investigation into the crash will be handled by the sheriff’s Industry station, Sciacca said.

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