Efrain Figueroa Dead in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on 91 Freeway near Lakeview Avenue [Anaheim, CA]

Man Dead in Anaheim Wrong-Way Accident Identified as Efrain Figueroa

ANAHEIM, CA (January 27, 2019) – Authorities have identified the person who died in a fiery crash in Anaheim on Sunday, Jan. 20.

Orange County coroner’s office identified the deceased as 42-year-old Efrain Figueroa, of Riverside.

According to California Highway Patrol, at around 4:43 a.m., the driver made a U-turn on the 91 Freeway near Lakeview Avenue in Anaheim Hills, then sped westward in eastbound lanes. The vehicle then struck head-on a concrete center divider near the Euclid Street exit and burst into flames

Figueroa was the only person killed in the crash, and no other vehicles were involved, authorities said.  A GoFundMe account was created to help his family in the funeral expenses.

It was not clear if alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident, authorities said. All lanes in both directions were shut down for approximately an hour. The freeway was fully open at about 9:25 a.m.

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During this delicate time, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones and friends of the victim.

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