Mario Dean, 29, killed in fiery big rig crash on 57 Freeway in San Dimas, California
Modified Date:
Thu, 12/04/2014 - 9:57amAccident Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2014Two Killed in Big Rig Crash in San Dimas
Northbound lanes of the 57 Freeway were expected to be closed for several hours due to the crash investigation.
Fatal big-rig crash shuts down northbound 57 Freeway in San Dimas
A driver died early Saturday after his big rig rear-ended another truck and burst into flames, prompting the closure of all northbound lanes of the freeway into afternoon, authorities said.
Oxnard man killed in fiery San Dimas truck crash identified
The other driver suffered injuries described as minor in the crash, officials said.
One person died in a two-semi crash on Saturday, October 4, 2014, when two big rigs collided. The crash occured on the northbound 57 Freeway. The big rigs caught fire when one rear-ended another. Initial reports indicated that two people died, but it appears that Mario Dean of Oxnard was the lone fatality.
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Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Mario Dean
Roadway:
57 Freeway and Arrow HighwayCity:
San Dimas, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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