ONTARIO, CA – A family of three was killed Tuesday morning when a semi truck slammed into their van and pushed it into a second semi, reports the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on I-10 at approximately 9:30 a.m.
The van was traveling eastbound on the 10 and had stopped for traffic when the driver of the semi hit the vehicle from behind, shoving it into the semi trailer in front of it.
The victims from the van were identified Wednesday as Rachel Miller, 27, Aaron Hardy, 25, and Aubree Hardy, 5.
The driver of the semi was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Initial investigation stated that cell phone distraction, drugs, or alcohol were not factors in the crash.
The crash is still under investigation and more information will be provided as it comes in.