Two people died in horrific fiery crashes this past weekend, highlighting the ongoing dangers of road travel in the U.S. Despite advancements in vehicle safety, human error remains a leading cause of fatal accidents.
One crash occurred in California on the 10 Freeway on Friday evening. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that around 3:45 a.m., a vehicle caught fire near the eastbound freeway and Pacific Avenue off-ramp. The victim was trapped inside and later died. CHP noted that it was unclear whether a collision happened before the fire, as debris was scattered along the freeway.
Fatal crash in Illinois
A second person died in Illinois when a car collided with a semi-truck on I-90. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), a truck tractor semi-trailer was parked on the right shoulder when an SUV crossed into the shoulder for unknown reasons and hit it. The SUV driver was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the driver’s age, gender, or identity.
These tragic incidents underscore the unpredictable and often deadly nature of road accidents across the country.
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