A Caltrans contract worker doing cleanup near the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills was killed after being struck by a truck that lost control and careened off the side of the freeway.
Rob McMillanA Caltrans contract worker doing cleanup near the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills was killed after being struck by a box truck that lost control and careened off the side of the freeway.
The workers' vehicle was parked on the shoulder while the crewmembers were down the embankment doing their cleanup work. CHP officials said the box truck driver is cooperating with their investigation. Following an evaluation, authorities said they've ruled out drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the incident. The cause of the initial sideswipe incident remains under investigation.
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