The incident occurred early Sunday morning at approximately 4:16 a.m. on the westbound Interstate 210 near Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California. A Toyota 4Runner collided with the rear of a box truck at a high rate of speed. Following the collision, both vehicles became fully engulfed in flames, creating a hazardous situation on the roadway. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased involved in the crash. The cause of the collision and the circumstances leading to the fire are under investigation by local authorities.
Emergency Response and Traffic Management
Fire Department Response
The Pasadena Fire Department responded swiftly to the scene, arriving by 4:30 a.m. to address the fire that engulfed both the Toyota 4Runner and the box truck involved in the collision. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that both vehicles were ablaze upon their arrival, necessitating immediate emergency response efforts to control the fire and secure the area.
Traffic Management Measures
To ensure public safety and allow emergency services to operate without obstruction, the California Department of Transportation implemented the following measures:
- Full Closure: The westbound 210 Freeway was completely closed.
- SigAlert Issued: A SigAlert was announced, indicating significant traffic disruption with no estimated time for reopening.
- Traffic Break: At Lake Avenue, the Pasadena Police requested a traffic break to facilitate the safe rerouting of vehicles away from the incident site.
These measures were crucial in maintaining order and minimizing further risk to motorists during the emergency response.
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