One Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Rollover Collision near MacArthur Boulevard NEWPORT BEACH, CA (September 18, 2024) – One driver was killed Sunday evening, and another sustained injuries in a wrong-way crash on 73 Freeway. First responders arrived to the southbound lanes of the freeway just north of MacArthur Boulevard at around 9:26 p.m. According to the initial investigation, a Land Rover collided with a BMW sedan in the fast lane. The impact caused the BMW to overturn multiple times before catching fire. Emergency responders pronounced the Land Rover driver dead at the scene after they were ejected from the vehicle. The BMW driver was transported to a local hospital with injuries, though the extent of those injuries remains unspecified. CHP closed the southbound lanes of the 73 Freeway for investigation, diverting traffic at Campus Drive. Newport Beach authorities will release further details about the fatal wrong-way crash as they become available. The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one. Losing a loved one due to someone’s recklessness leaves a lasting impact on those left behind. Let the personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Sweet James help you during this trying time. They have 20 years of experience in the field, and they will fight by your side to achieve justice and maximum compensation. Call their office today at 1-844-363-7713 to arrange your free and confidential case evaluation. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post Driver Killed, Another Injured in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on 73 Freeway [Newport Beach, CA] appeared first on LA Weekly.