John Perez, 29, Quanlinh Phillips, 53, and one person dead in wrong-way crash reported on 5 Freeway in Commerce, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/13/2017 - 11:05am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, March 12, 2017

Wrong-Way Crash Kills 3, Closes Northbound 5 Freeway in Commerce

A Mini Cooper traveling the wrong way on the 5 North crashed head-on with a van, CHP said.

Los Angeles County Fire Paramedics confirmed three people died.

Why the Mini Cooper was traveling the wrong way is under investigation.

All lanes of the Northbound I-5 were expected to be closed until further notice.

 

Wrong-Way Crash Kills 3, Closes Northbound 5 Freeway in Commerce

A Mini Cooper traveling the wrong way on the 5 North crashed head-on with a van, CHP said.

Los Angeles County Fire Paramedics confirmed three people died.

Why the Mini Cooper was traveling the wrong way is under investigation.

2 of 3 killed in wrong-way crash on 5 Freeway in Commerce identified

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the two males killed as 29-year-old John Perez of Downey and 53-year-old Quanlinh Phillips of Santa Ana.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
John Perez
Quanlinh Phillips
Roadway: 
5 Freeway

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