Car Crash near Via Verde Street Results in Brush Fire

COVINA, CA (September 12, 2022) – Tuesday afternoon, one victim was hospitalized after a fiery collision on Interstate 10.

Authorities responded to the scene around 12:45 p.m., near Via Verde.

According to the LA County Fire Department, a car crash resulted in a two-acre brush fire near the eastbound lanes of San Bernardino (10) Freeway. However, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear.

Medical personnel arrived and transported one patient to a hospital with unspecified injuries. Furthermore, authorities blocked two eastbound freeway lanes as a precaution.

No further details regarding the Interstate 10 fiery car accident are public at this time; however, Covina Officials will provide more information once made available.

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