Fiery pursuit crash near Long Beach prompts closure of northbound lanes of 710 Freeway

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By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A pursuit that ended in a fiery crash has prompted the closure of all northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway Monday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The incident was reported at 10:25 p.m. on the northbound 710 Freeway near Anaheim Street.

At least five people were injured in the crash and four of them were transported to a trauma center.

A car was seen engulfed in flames after it apparently crashed into a truck on the freeway. 

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the incident. 

No further details were immediately available.

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About the Author
Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.