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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Vehicle Accident With Fire, 14 Freeway at Pearblossom Highway, 1 Critical Injury





Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, two AMR ambulances and CHP responded to a reported vehicle accident on the South Bound 14 Freeway at Angeles Forest Highway/Pearblossom Highway on ramp. Upon arrival one vehicle was fully involved with fire in the HOV lane and it was determined there were 4 injured patients, 1 critically. Additional firefighting resources including a paramedic helicopter were ordered to transport 1 critical patient to Holy Cross Providence Hospital. An infant was assessed at the scene and was not transported to the hospital. The south bound 14 freeway was shut down for approximately 30 minutes until the accident could be cleared.

Photos Jeff Zimmerman

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