Man Killed in Crash on 5 Freeway
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a solo-vehicle crash that left Pedro Esparza dead in Sun Valley on Monday.
According to CHP, the collision occurred around midnight on July 25th.
The vehicle Esparza was in crashed within the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Glenoaks Boulevard.
Unfortunately, Esparza died at the scene.
It is unclear whether or not drugs or alcohol played a factor in the accident.
Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.
In 2020, studies showed that the state of California reported 3,723 motor-vehicle deaths which was an increase from 2019.
In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107.
Always make sure to wear a seatbelt, obey traffic laws, and avoid distractions while driving.
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