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2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Crash on 405 Freeway in Carson

Two people died and two others were hospitalized after a vehicle verse big rig crash on the 405 Freeway in Carson Saturday morning.

Two people died after a vehicle verse big rig crash caused the car to drive down an embankment off the 405 Freeway in Carson on July 26, 2014. (Credit: Loudlabs)

The crash occurred near the Avalon Boulevard off-ramp just after 2 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol Officer Bishop.

It was unclear if the big rig was parked, but the crash caused the Toyota Camry to hit a guardrail before driving down an embankment.

A man and woman in the car died at the scene and two others were transported to a hospital in unknown condition.

The condition of the big rig driver was not immediately known.

The Avalon Boulevard exit remained closed until around 6 a.m. due to an investigation into the collision.