Acton, CA (October 2, 2024) – A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred on Monday evening, resulting in the death of 76-year-old Roderick Thomas. The collision was reported at approximately 6:27 PM at the intersection of Sierra Highway and San Gabriel Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident involved a dark-colored pickup truck and a white Nissan Sentra, which suffered catastrophic damage, splitting in half upon impact. Roderick Thomas was driving the Nissan and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital with injuries that have not yet been disclosed. The circumstances surrounding the collision are currently under investigation by CHP officers, who are working to determine the factors that contributed to this tragic event.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Roderick Thomas during this difficult time.
Traffic Accidents in California
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