Crime & Safety
1 Dead In Fiery 5 Freeway Crash: CHP
An SUV crashed into the center divider of the Interstate 5 Freeway in Tustin Monday morning before bursting into flames.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A dark-colored SUV crashed into the center divider of the Interstate 5 Freeway in Tustin Monday morning, bursting into flames and killing at least one person inside, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The crash was reported at 3:10 a.m. on the northbound side of the freeway, according to the CHP.
The collision sent debris flying across both sides of the freeway, just south of Tustin Ranch Road.
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One witness told CHP that a red sedan was being driven recklessly before the crash.
A SigAlert was issued for all northbound lanes, with traffic diverted off at Jamboree Road with the far-right lane reopened at 3:53 a.m.
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The Jamboree Road on-ramp was also shut down.
About 10 feet of concrete barrier was damaged, the CHP said.
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