Chevette Pugh Seriously Injured in Fatal Rear-End Crash on 405 Freeway [LOS ANGELES, CA]

Early Morning Crash on 405 Freeway at Bel Air Crest Road Kills Man and Badly Injures Female Passenger

 
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 8, 2019) – A female passenger was seriously injured following a fatal rear-end crash early Tuesday morning on 405 Freeway in Los Angeles.
 
The crash happened just after 4:00 a.m. south of Bel Air Crest Road.
 
According to the CHP, a 2014 Dodge Journey became disabled in the fourth lane of the freeway, when it was rear-ended by a 2019 Kenworth truck that was traveling at an unsafe speed.
 
As a result, the man driving the Dodge died at the scene. His name has been withheld pending next of kin notification.
 
Meanwhile, paramedics transported the female passenger of the Dodge, 32-year-old Chevette Pugh of Los Angeles, to a hospital with major injuries.
 
The big rig driver, 49-year-old Craig Zackery of La Habra, was not injured.
 
CHP said alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.

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Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. We also wish Chevette Pugh a swift and steady recovery.

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