Alarming Big Rig Accident on 101 Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard Injures 1 [Los Angeles, CA]

Injuries Reported in Los Angeles Traffic Incident on 101 Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 7, 2024) – Wednesday, an alarming big rig accident on 101 Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 10:00 a.m. as a truck traveled along the southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway.

When the truck passed underneath the overpass at Santa Monica Boulevard, a chunk of concrete shattered the windshield of the truck, hitting the driver in the chest.

“My wife was driving under the freeway over here and she saw some guy standing on the top and then he hurled this through our windshield,” said Tony’o Hines, part of the husband-wife duo that drives the truck. “I came forward and she’s just covered in glass.”

“This is ridiculous. I don’t know, why would somebody do that?”

Responders took the woman to a hospital in an unknown condition afterward.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

What’s Next after Alarming Big Rig Accident on 101 Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard

It is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. By doing so, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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