Crime & Safety

1 Dead in Fiery Crash in Fountain Valley

The crash closed down several southbound lanes on the San Diego Freeway (405) Freeway for nearly four hours.

A person was killed during a fiery crash between an SUV and another vehicle today on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Fountain Valley today.

One vehicle caught fire in the crash, on the southbound 405 Freeway approaching Magnolia Street. It was reported the California Highway Patrol

A representative from the Coroner’s Office was requested to the scene at 5:39 a.m., according to the CHP.

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All lanes of traffic were opened at 9:21 a.m.

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