ONTARIO, Calif. (KABC) -- The 10 Freeway in Ontario reopened in both directions Wednesday morning after a fatal big rig crash caused power lines to fall and shut down the major thoroughfare.
The crash occurred near the Haven Avenue exit at about 3:30 a.m. when a big rig hit a power pole, taking power lines down on the westbound side. Footage from AIR7 HD showed the big rig slightly off the freeway.
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The driver of the big rig died in the crash, officials said. The identity of the victim was not immediately released.
Traffic was at a standstill as power lines blocked the lanes in both directions.
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Firefighters later removed the power lines to open the eastbound lanes shortly before 5 a.m.
Two westbound lanes remained closed by late morning.
It was not immediately known what caused the crash.