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Downey: Fatal Car Crash on Santa Ana (5) Freeway

Downey: Fatal Car Crash on Santa Ana (5) Freeway1 Killed, 2 Hurt in Collision Near San Gabriel River (605) Freeway Saturday

Downey, CA (March 6, 2022) – One person died, and two other suffered injuries following a traffic accident that occurred on Santa Ana (5) Freeway.

According to My News LA, a gray Nissan Altima veered off the roadway for an unknown reason. Earlier reports indicated the vehicle drove approximately 200 yards down an embankment near San Gabriel River (605) Freeway.

The catastrophic incident took place Saturday at about 10:50 p.m.

Deadly Car Accident on Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Downey, March 6

When emergency crews arrived at the location, they found as many as three people with injuries. Paramedics rushed all three patients to an area trauma center for further treatment. Sadly, one person succumbed to their injuries and died. Police continue to withhold the identity of the deceased pending confirmation and notification of next of kin.

Authorities added the other two patients remained at the hospital in unknown condition.

At this time, detectives continue to investigate the precise cause of the fatal car crash on Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Downey.


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