Los Angeles, CA - Two Killed After Semi-Truck Strikes Parked Car on 210 Freeway Near Sunland Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA (March 2026) - Two people were killed after a Freightliner tractor-trailer struck a Honda Accord that was parked on the right shoulder of the eastbound 210 Freeway near Sunland Boulevard in the Sunland area of Los Angeles on Friday night.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported shortly before 10 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated that Hardev Singh, 43, of Manteca, was driving the Freightliner eastbound when his vehicle struck the Honda Accord on the right shoulder.

The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that a 35-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man inside the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have been withheld pending notification of next of kin. Singh remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and declined medical transport.

Eastbound lanes of the 210 were shut down for approximately three hours following the crash. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. CHP confirmed that it has not yet been determined whether alcohol or drugs were a factor.

Note: Initial reports on Saturday morning indicated a third person had died in the crash. The California Highway Patrol subsequently confirmed that the updated death toll was erroneous and that two people were killed.

Fatal Truck Accidents on California Freeways

When a commercial truck strikes a stationary vehicle on a freeway shoulder, the legal questions that follow are more complex than a standard collision. Multiple parties may carry responsibility, and California law provides families with specific rights to pursue each one.

Who can be held liable in a commercial truck accident? In crashes involving commercial tractor-trailers, liability may extend beyond the driver alone. The trucking company that employed or contracted Singh, the company that owned the Freightliner, the cargo loader if applicable, and any party responsible for the truck's maintenance may all face scrutiny. An independent investigation, separate from the CHP inquiry, can identify every liable party.

What if the parked vehicle contributed to the crash? California law follows a pure comparative fault standard. Even if Honda's position on the shoulder is raised as a factor, this does not eliminate the rights of the victims' families. An attorney can assess the specific circumstances and determine what claims are available and against whom.

What can a wrongful death claim recover in California? Under California's wrongful death statute (CCP 377.60), surviving family members, including spouses, children, and dependents, may pursue compensation for loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and related damages. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts.

California's deadline: Wrongful death claims must generally be filed within two years of the date of death (CCP 377.60). Acting early preserves evidence, including trucking company records, driver logs, and vehicle data, that can disappear quickly after a commercial crash.

Contact Our Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorneys

When a commercial truck is involved in a fatal crash, families face insurance companies and legal teams that are prepared from the moment the incident is reported. Your family deserves someone equally prepared.

At the Law Offices of Christian Contreras, our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis - no upfront costs, no fees unless we win. Call us at (866) 837-1315 now.

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