One Pronounced Dead after Fatal Semi-Truck Accident on Odessa Avenue

VAN NUYS, CA (September 30, 2021) – Early Monday morning, a driver was killed in a deadly big-rig collision on Victory Boulevard.

The fatal incident occurred just around 2:10 a.m., at Victory Boulevard and Odessa Avenue, according to the LAPD.

News reports stated that a freelance photographer witnessed the crash and called for help. In addition, the driver of a vehicle was killed in the accident.

At this time, the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the crash remains unclear.

Van Nuys Officials are still currently working to identify the factors that contributed to the incident.

Once available, more information will be released regarding the big-rig collision on Victory Boulevard.


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