2 Officers Injured in Accident with Big Rig on 5 Freeway near Rye Canyon Road [Santa Clarita, CA]

2 Officers Hurt in Crash with Big Rig on 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita

 
SANTA CLARITA, CA (February 22, 2024) — Two officers suffered injuries in an accident with a big rig on the 5 Freeway near Rye Canyon Road.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol Newhall Area Office, the two-vehicle accident happened around 9:00 p.m. Monday. To provide security for an inmate receiving hospital care, two deputies from Pitchess Detention Center made their way to the hospital. However, their patrol vehicle collided with a big rig during wet road conditions.
 
Soon after, paramedics responded to the scene and transported the two deputies to a hospital for treatment. Reports did not specify the severity of their injuries, however.
 
At this time, authorities are looking into the accident to see what factors led to the crash.
 
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