10 Freeway crash kills 3 in Ontario; semi-truck driver arrested for possible DUI

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Several killed in Ontario 10 Freeway crash

Several people were killed in a 10 Freeway pileup crash involving multiple cars, including a semitruck, in Ontario, California.

A horrific crash involving multiple vehicles – including a big rig and a semi-truck – killed three people on the 10 Freeway in Ontario.

What we know:

The Ontario Fire Department responded to a call around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21 regarding the multi-vehicle pileup.

Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and four others were taken to the hospital.

Following investigation, one of the four people taken to the hospital has since been accused of possibly driving under the influence, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver, believed to be in his 20s, has since been arrested for allegedly driving under the possible influence of drugs, CHP said.

The road has since reopened to the public following investigations.

What we don't know:

The names of the three people killed in the crash and the suspect arrested for allegedly driving under the influence have not been released.

The Source: This report used information provided by the Ontario Fire Department and the California Highway Patrol.

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