2 Killed after Slamming into Semi-Truck near La Tuna Canyon Road
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 19, 2022) – A crash on Tujunga left Modesto Talamantes and Thomas Ornelaz dead, Tuesday afternoon.
The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m., on the westbound lanes of the freeway near La Tuna Canyon Road.
Footage from a news helicopter revealed a crushed dark-colored vehicle after apparently hitting the rear of a big-rig.
Due to the extent of injuries sustained, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed two people dead at the scene. Authorities identified the two occupants of the car, 40-year-old Ornelaz and 51-year-old Talamantes, of San Fernando.
Meanwhile, authorities issued a SigAlert for No.3 and No.4 lanes of the westbound freeway.
At this time, Los Angeles Officials are working to identify further circumstances surrounding the crash.
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