Two fatal crashes occurred on the westbound 60 Freeway in Chino, California, early Monday morning, causing significant traffic delays.
The first collision was reported at 5:54 a.m. near the Mountain Avenue exit. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a motorcyclist was involved, and a SigAlert was issued following a reported death.
Approximately 40 minutes later, a second crash involving a semitruck and a Lexus occurred near Central Avenue at about 6:36 a.m. Witnesses reported that the semitruck drove up an embankment before striking the Lexus. One driver was transported to a local hospital where they later died.
Both collisions occurred less than two miles apart, with Mountain Avenue and Central Avenue serving as consecutive exits. By 9 a.m., traffic was still heavily impacted, with miles of congestion reported as emergency crews worked at the scene. Three lanes were closed near Mountain Avenue for the investigation of the motorcycle crash, while both lanes of the Central Avenue on-ramp were also shut down.
Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area as the investigations continued. The CHP is handling the ongoing investigation.