[06-14-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Possible Injuries Following Big Rig Collision in Porter Ranch

A big rig collision caused possible injuries in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 2:30 a.m. along the westbound Ronald Reagan Freeway near the Porter Ranch Road exit.

A 24-foot trailer truck overturned after colliding with a sedan. It is still unclear how many people were involved or if any others were injured.

The collision blocked several lanes during the morning rush hour. The authorities have not released further information about the collision.

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