1 Killed During Fiery Dump Truck Crash In Woodcrest

PERRIS (CBSLA.com) — Officials say a person died when a dump truck crashed into a vehicle and burst into flames Friday morning in the Woodcrest area of Riverside.

The collision was reported shortly before 5 a.m. at El Sobrante and Mockingbird Canyon roads, California Highway Patrol reported. The intersection was closed for several hours.

Flames were seen emerging from the 18-wheeler semi-truck, which had leaked 40 to 50 gallons of fuel from its tanks.

The victim reportedly died at the scene.

It's unclear what caused the crash.