Yorba Linda, CA – March 31, 2022, a semi-truck driver was killed after a collision
with a landscaping wood-chipper truck on the 91 Freeway in Yorba Linda.
Authorities say the incident happened around 12:50 a.m. on westbound 91 Freeway at
Coal Canyon Trail. Preliminary investigation suggests that the wood-chipper truck was
disabled on the roadside when the approaching semi-truck crashed into it for unknown
reasons. After the impact the big rig caught fire and became engulfed.
The truck driver was reportedly ejected after the collision and was then hit in the
roadway by one or more passing vehicles. They were pronounced dead at the scene. No
other injuries were reported.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is currently available.