Irvine, CA — January 29, 2026, one person was killed and another was injured after a Caltrans truck accident around 10:45 p.m. along the 405 Freeway.
Authorities said that the accident took place in the area of MacArthur Boulevard along southbound lanes of the freeway.
Officials said that an SUV was going along the 405. In events unclear, the vehicle crashed with a Caltrans contractor along the roadway. Due to the collision, one person from the SUV was killed. A worker had unspecified injuries.
No further information is available at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
A lot has to go into fatal accident investigations, and it’s important families know they’re going to get the answers they deserve. Frankly, not all police departments prioritize accident reconstruction. That can lead to important details slipping through the cracks if officers don’t have the time or tools needed for a proper investigation. Sometimes, independent accident reconstructionists may simply confirm what authorities already know. Other times, they can catch crucial details authorities missed. Either way, the result should be families knowing they have the full story.
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