Big Rig Slams into Bridge Pillar, Driver Hospitalized

Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA: A solo big rig collided with a bridge pillar and the driver was located down on the intersection of Commerce Center Drive and westbound State Route 126, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the Valencia area of the city of Santa Clarita around 12:13 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.

The crash damaged a light pole and demolished the cab portion of the big rig. Edison was notified due to the electrical hazard.

At 12:30 a.m. the driver was transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital due to major injuries.

The crash is under investigation.

Oscar Sol, Video Journalist / KNN