Richard Heeschen Dies in Big Rig Crash on 5 Freeway [Castaic, CA]

Richard Heeschen Killed in Big Rig Accident on 5 Freeway Near Templin Highway

 
CASTAIC, CA (January 7, 2021)—A 58-year-old man died Monday afternoon in a big rig accident on the 5 Freeway near Templin Highway.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal event took place around 12:40 p.m., just north of Templin Highway.
 
Under tragic circumstances, Richard Peter Heeschen perished at the scene after his big rig left the road and plummeted nearly 50 feet down an embankment.
 
As a result, officials closed two northbound lanes to investigate and reopened them around 8 p.m.
 
At this time, the factors that drove the crash demand more investigation, but if anyone can help authorities determine the precise events that unfolded, please contact the CHP.

In light of this terrible news, we would like to send our caring thoughts to the family and friends of Richard Peter Heeschen.

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