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 - 11:05amAccident 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.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Wrong-way CrashPeople Involved:
John Perez
Quanlinh Phillips
Roadway:
5 FreewayCity:
Commerce, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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