Pasadena, CA (April 13, 2025) – According to the California Highway Patrol, a person was killed Sunday morning, April 13, when a pickup truck rear-ended a big rig and caught fire on the Foothill (210) Freeway in Pasadena.
The crash occurred at 4:15 a.m. on the westbound freeway, near the Fair Oaks Avenue off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol. A representative from the Medical Examiner’s office was called to the location at 4:35 a.m.
A SigAlert was issued at 4:30 a.m., closing the transition road from the westbound Foothill (210) Freeway to the Ventura (134) Freeway for an unknown duration. There was no other immediate information available. However, an investigation is still ongoing, and no further details have been released related to the cause of the incident. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased individual.
If a close family member has been suddenly killed in a truck crash in the area, our caring and drive Pasadena truck accident lawyers at Leiva Law Firm are available to help you and yours today. We won’t stop until we succeed in our quest for justice on your behalf. Moreover, we will fight to collect compensation for burial costs, lost wages, and other losses arising from your devastating loss. Call us at (818) 519-4465 to get started on your wrongful death claim.
