LOS ANGELES – A 21-year-old woman was killed early Wednesday when a Toyota Prius rear-ended a big rig and became pinned underneath the trailer on the Foothill (210) Freeway in Sunland.

The crash was reported at 2:13 a.m. Wednesday on the right shoulder of the westbound side of the freeway just east of Sunland Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.

One person was confirmed dead inside the gray Prius, according to CHP Officer Sergio Garcia.

The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner later identified the woman as Elyssa Fresquez.

The big rig’s trailer was fully loaded with produce, according to the CHP. The trailer reportedly carried more than 3 million pounds, and absorbent was needed to remove oil from the right shoulder.

Traffic was stopped at Lowell Avenue unti

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