Crime & Safety
Teen Killed on 57 Freeway
The crash temporarily shut down several freeway lanes, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
An 18-year-old man was killed this morning when his motorcycle crashed on the Orange (57) Freeway in San Dimas, temporarily shutting down several freeway lanes, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
The crash happened about 9:50 a.m. on the northbound 57 Freeway, just south of the Foothill (210) Freeway, CHP Officer Ed Jacobs said.
A SIG alert was issued at 10 a.m. that was expected to last for about for about two hours while officers investigate the incident, California Highway Parol officials said.
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"The rider crashed his bike in lane Number 2 and was pronounced dead at the scene," Jacobs said. "I don't know yet if another vehicle was involved in the accident."
The CHP issued a SigAlert at 10:11 a.m. and shut down the Number 1, 2 and 3 lanes on the Orange Freeway for the death investigation, Jacobs said. There was no word yet on how long the lanes would be closed.
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The crash remains under investigation by the CHP.
