One Hospitalized in Crash at Soto Street and Fruitland Avenue [Vernon, CA]

Police Investigate Crash at Soto Street and Fruitland Avenue in Vernon

VERNON, CA (September 25, 2026)— One person was hospitalized Friday after a car became wedged beneath a big rig in a crash at Soto Street and Fruitland Avenue in Vernon.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash was reported at approximately 11:22 a.m.

Emergency crews responded to the intersection and found a passenger vehicle lodged beneath the large truck.

Paramedics transported one person to a hospital for treatment. Authorities did not immediately release the injured person’s age, gender, or medical condition.

Video recorded approximately 90 minutes after the crash showed crews removing a heavily damaged vehicle from the scene.

Officials did not immediately provide details regarding how the collision occurred or whether any other people were involved.

Authorities have not announced whether speed, right-of-way, visibility, distraction, mechanical issues, or other factors contributed to the crash.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.

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