Male Driver Hospitalized after Semi-Truck Collision on 5 Freeway [Castaic, CA]

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the northbound lanes of the Golden State Freeway near Parker and Road around 11:45 a.m.

Investigators report that the driver of an orange Chevrolet Corvette rear-ended a semi-truck’s trailer, becoming trapped underneath.

Los Angeles County Fire Department units freed the 77-year-old Corvette driver and transported him to a nearby hospital for further treatment. It remains unclear whether the semi-truck driver sustained any injuries in the incident.

Emergency crews closed at least three northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway during the clearing operations. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the two-vehicle crash on Parker Road.

Even a minor driving mistake can result in a serious collision. Stay focused on the road, adhere to speed limits, and never drive under the influence of substances.

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