One injured in crash between truck and Corvette on 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa, California

Modified Date: 
Mon, 09/05/2016 - 2:58pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Driver Extricated From Corvette on 55 Freeway After Being Crushed Underneath Truck

The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. on the southbound 55 Freeway near the 22nd Street on-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol incident log.

When rescuers arrived, they found one person trapped inside the Corvette, according to a tweet from the Costa Mesa Fire Department.

ONE INJURED IN COSTA MESA CRASH

Coates said the driver needed to be cut out of the Corvette, and that the 30-minute ordeal was a tricky process.

“It almost becomes like a game of Jenga when you try to remove the bottom pieces without trying to topple the top,” Coates said.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
55 Freeway

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