One Airlifted in 2-Vehicle Crash on 71 Freeway at Pine Avenue [CHINO, CA]

Pickup Truck and Semi Truck Collide on 71 Freeway in Chino

 
CHINO, CA (May 30, 2019) – One person was airlifted following a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Chino.
 
The crash happened around 3:39 p.m. on 71 Freeway at Pine Avenue.
 
According to an initial report, a white Dodge Ram went underneath a semi truck. Fire crews arrived on the scene and found one patient trapped inside the heavily damaged pickup.
 
An air ambulance was requested and took the patient to a hospital in an unknown condition.
 
A SigAlert was issued in the area, blocking two lanes of southbound 71 Freeway for the air ambulance to land.
 
It is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. Further investigation is underway.
 
Reduce your risk of being involved in a collision with a semi truck by always keeping your distance with them. Make sure to give trucks plenty of room, both when behind and in front of them. Follow all rules of the road, always passing on the left and maintaining a safe speed. When drivers drive predictably, it is easier to avoid accidents.

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