Off-duty Los Angeles firefighter killed in crash with big rig in Whittier

WHITTIER, Calif. (CNS) -- The Los Angeles Fire Department identified a firefighter who was killed in an off-duty crash on the 605 Freeway.

The firefighter was identified as Stan Reza, according to a department Facebook post. Reza, 35, was a three-year member of the department. His city of residence was not provided, and the post did not include a photo.

The crash was reported about 2:20 a.m. Friday on the northbound 605 Freeway near Beverly Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol, which is investigating. The pickup truck Reza was driving collided with a big rig.

Reza died at the scene from blunt traumatic injuries in an accident, the Medical Examiner's office revealed Saturday.

"Our thoughts are with the firefighter's family and with every member of this department who is grieving alongside them," LAFD Chief Jaime Moore said. "The department asked the public and media to keep the members, family, friends and fellow firefighters in their thoughts."

Service and memorial arrangements will be shared once finalized, officials said.

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