Driver identified in deadly crash into freeway bridge support along I-10 at Highway 62
One person was killed in a wreck into a bridge structure Friday morning along Interstate 10 eastbound at the Highway 62 interchange.
The California Highway Patrol reported receiving news of the solo vehicle collision involving a minivan at 6:58 a.m.
CHP told News Channel 3 that the vehicle was traveling on the far left lane, when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle veered across all lanes before hitting a hidden dirt berm.
The car then went airborne, before crashing into the bridge.
A second occupant of the vehicle was rushed to the hospital with major injuries, CHP confirmed.
The victim was identified by the coroner's office as Wanrong Chen, 61, of La Puente, California.
A small traffic back-up was reported as first responders closed the freeway's eastbound slow lane to traffic.
Caltrans was called out to inspect a bridge support column impacted by the car.
Drugs and/or alcohol are not suspected as factors for this crash, CHP confirmed.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for any updates.
