Man Killed in Fiery Crash on 280 Freeway at Trousdale Drive [BURLINGAME, CA]

Pickup Truck Crashes into Pole and Catches Fire on 280 Freeway in Burlingame Killing the Driver

 
BURLINGAME, CA (January 21, 2020) – A man died when his pickup truck crashed and burst into flames Tuesday afternoon in Burlingame.
 
The crash happened around 1:50 p.m. along southbound 280 Freeway, just north of Trousdale Drive.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Dodge pickup truck veered off the roadway, struck a tree and a light pole, and caught fire. The driver was burned by the fire and died at the scene.
 
The coroner’s office did not release the man’s identity pending notification of his family members.
 
The CHP shut down the right lane of southbound 280 Freeway until around 5:25 p.m. They noted that the roadway was wet at the time of the crash.
 
Anyone with information about the crash can contact the Redwood City CHP area office at 650-369-6261.

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We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this time of grief.

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