1 dead in violent crash on 5 Freeway in Tustin

TUSTIN, California. – One person is dead after a fiery crash in the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in Tustin Monday morning, authorities said.

Investigators said an SUV crashed into the center partition around 3:10 a.m. and burst into flames. When first responders arrived, one person in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

One person told the California Highway Patrol that a red sedan was being driven recklessly before the crash.

A SigAlert was issued for hours while traffic was diverted on Jamboree Road. All lanes were reopened at 07.30 in the morning

The circumstances of the accident are being investigated.

City News Service contributed to this report.