WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) -- The driver of a semi-truck was killed Thursday evening in an overturn crash on the transition road from the westbound 60 Freeway to the 605 Freeway in Whittier, authorities said.
The single-vehicle incident was reported shortly before 11 p.m. and prompted the California Highway Patrol to issue a Sigalert. The unidentified driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The collision was caused by speeding, according to CHP investigators.
All lanes remained closed on the transition road overnight as Caltrans crews worked on repairing a damaged guardrail. The road was fully reopened by 9 a.m. Friday, the Highway Patrol said.