Diamond Bar, Calif. — A tragic multi-vehicle collision early Saturday morning on the 60 Freeway near Diamond Bar resulted in one fatality and two other individuals hospitalized, igniting a comprehensive investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The ill-fated incident occurred along the freeway’s eastbound lanes close to the Lemon Avenue exit at about 3 a.m., drawing immediate response from the CHP. Upon their arrival, emergency teams were greeted by a harrowing scenario: one vehicle overturned along the freeway’s left shoulder and several others showing significant damage.
Described as a “chaotic scene” by first responders, the footage available from the accident site revealed the extent of the wreckage and the urgent interventions by passerby and rescue teams. Eyewitnesses reportedly attempted life-saving maneuvers such as CPR before the official rescue teams arrived.
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were quick to the scene, employing hydraulic rescue tools—commonly known as the Jaws of Life—to extricate victims trapped within the crumpled vehicles. During these efforts, another victim, who had been ejected from a vehicle at the time of the crash, was attended to in the immediate vicinity.
Tragically, one of the three individuals involved succumbed to their injuries while the other two were transported to local hospitals; their conditions remained undisclosed. The identities of those involved have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
In response to the emergency, authorities closed multiple lanes of the eastbound 60 Freeway, causing significant morning traffic delays. A SigAlert was issued to alert commuters of the closure, which lasted until approximately 9:45 a.m., when the CHP confirmed the roadway had been cleared and fully reopened.
As investigators piece together the events leading up to the accident, they are considering all potential factors that could have contributed to this fatal collision. Among the considerations are roadway conditions, vehicle speeds, and compliance with traffic laws at the time of the incident.
Such highway incidents cast a spotlight on the broader issue of vehicular safety on California’s freeways, where high speeds and high traffic volumes can form a lethal combination. This latest tragedy, occurring in a bustling part of Southern California, underscores the ongoing need for adherence to traffic laws and regulations designed to protect motorists.
The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation. As the community awaits answers, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragilities on the road and the paramount importance of safety measures each time a driver gets behind the wheel.