1 killed in fiery crash on 10 Freeway in West Covina

WEST COVINA, Calif. (KABC) -- One person was killed in a fiery crash early Friday morning on the 10 Freeway in West Covina.

It happened just after 3:45 a.m. on the eastbound freeway and the Pacific Avenue off-ramp.

The victim was trapped inside the burning vehicle and later died, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said it was unsure if a collision occurred prior to the fire, as there was vehicle debris scattered along the freeway.

A SigAlert was issued for the closure of the Pacific Avenue off-ramp of the eastbound freeway for several hours while they investigated the cause of the fire.

The incident remains under investigation.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.