In a tragic incident that took place in Acton, California, a two-vehicle collision claimed the life of Tiffany Grimes, aged 53. The accident occurred early last Saturday on the Antelope 14 Freeway, near Ward Road.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened at approximately 3:56 a.m. on June 1st. Officers arrived at the northbound lanes of the 14 Freeway at Ward Road to find one individual with critical injuries.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s paramedics were also present at the crash site and declared the injured person dead. The identity of the deceased was initially withheld by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Coroner’s office pending notification of next of kin.
A traffic alert was initiated at 4:30 a.m., resulting in the temporary closure of the two right-most lanes of the freeway as the authorities conducted their preliminary investigation into the incident.
Determining the cause of the collision and the party at fault is currently the focus of ongoing investigations by law enforcement officials.
The incident caused significant interruption to early morning traffic on one of the area’s major freeways and authorities worked quickly to clear the scene and reopen the lanes for public use.
Law enforcement urges anyone with information about the crash to come forward and aid in the investigative process. Additionally, they offer condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
