3 Killed in Fiery SUV Crash off 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights

3 Killed in Fiery SUV Crash off 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights
The Calzona Street exit from the northbound 5 Freeway in February 2023. Google Maps/Screenshot via California Insider
Sophie Li
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Three people died when an SUV burst into flames after hitting a shoulder wall off the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights early Feb. 25, authorities said.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident occurred at around 2:45 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the freeway close to the Calzona Street off-ramp.

Sophie Li
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Sophie Li is a Southern California-based reporter covering local daily news, state policies, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Besides writing, she is also passionate about reading, photography, and tennis.
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