1 Killed in Valencia Car Crash on Interstate 5

One person died in a two-vehicle collision that happened early Monday morning in Valencia, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The wreck transpired at about 3:13 a.m. on southbound Interstate 5, just south of Highway 126.

CHP said two vehicles collided for unknown reasons, and one of them overturned onto its side. The other car acquired major left-side damage.

The report said the crash left one person dead.

The condition of the other parties involved in the accident remained unknown.

Authorities closed southbound I-5 at Highway 126 and diverted all traffic off the freeway at Highway 126. Westbound Newhall Ranch Road to southbound I-5 was also closed, as well as eastbound Highway 126 to southbound I-5.

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 629-9029 if you need legal assistance following an accident.