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2 killed in fiery collision with semi-truck on 5 Freeway near Sylmar

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Matthew Rodriguez
Digital Producer, CBS Los Angeles
Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
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Big rig crash on 5 Freeway causes traffic backup
Big rig crash on 5 Freeway causes traffic backup 01:07

Two people died after an SUV rear-ended a big rig on the 5 Freeway near Sylmar Thursday night. 

The collision happened at roughly 10:40 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway. After colliding with the semi-truck, the victims' SUV caught fire. 

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.

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