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An Agua Dulce man died Wednesday after crashing into a Caltrans street sweeper on the 14 Freeway in Canyon Country, officials said.
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UPDATE 1:30 p.m. — The lane closures are estimated to remain in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to Caltrans.
UPDATE 12:30 p.m. — The no. 3 and 4 lanes of the northbound 14 are now open, said CHP officials.
UPDATE 12:10 p.m. — All lanes of the northbound 14 Freeway are closed due to the crash, traffic is being diverted to Sand Canyon Road, according to CHP.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday on the northbound 14 Freeway near Sand Canyon Road, according to Officer Josh Greengard, spokesperson for the Newhall area station.
“One person was declared dead at the scene,” said Greengard. “The person crashed into a Caltrans vehicle near the center divider.”
A Jeep collided with a GMC 3500, which was part of a sweeper detail, driving within the northbound center median, according to CHP.
The driver of the Caltrans vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, said Greengard.
The carpool and No. 1 lanes are scheduled to be shut down for a “long duration” as CHP investigates the crash, according to officials.
A SIG alert was issued at about 11:50 a.m. due to the lane closures, according to CHP.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released, as Los Angeles County Coroner’s officials are waiting to notify next of kin.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story. More information will be added as it is available.
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Which direction? North our South 14? or are both sides closed at Sand Canyon?
It says northbound
That is terrible. My thoughts are with the family and friends in this difficult time.
It says northbound