Tow truck driver struck, killed by big rig on I-10 W
A man is dead near Cabazon after being struck by a big rig truck on I-10 W west of Haugen Lehmann Way. The victim, a tow truck driver, was struck by the truck while standing on the shoulder outside of his work vehicle.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the big rig pulled over approximately 1/4 of a mile up the interstate from the scene of the accident.
One lane was closed for about 4 hours on I-10 W between Haughen Lehmann Way and the Main Street exit in Cabazon. All lanes are now open.
The crash was reported at 9:09 a.m. 9 firefighters and 3 fire engines responded to the scene.
It is unclear at this time what caused the crash. There is no information on additional injuries.
The big rig truck that struck the pedestrian is on the scene.
CHP is investigating the incident.
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