05/29/2026
Driver Escapes Burning Pickup After Violent Crash on 101 Freeway
[5/27/26 - Westlake Village, CA]
At approximately 11:00pm , , , and responded to a traffic collision with fire on the NB 101 Freeway just south of Lindero Canyon Road.
According to preliminary information, the driver of a pickup truck reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a guardrail before crashing head-on into an exit sign support post.
The impact caused the pickup truck to ignite, and the vehicle quickly became fully engulfed in flames.
The driver was able to self-extricate from the burning vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency crews. Firefighters extinguished the blaze while paramedics treated the injured driver at the scene.
The driver sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported to a local trauma center for further treatment. The extent of the injuries has not been released.
is investigating the collision.
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