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Runaway Boat on Freeway Causes Near-Miss Accident

3/5/2026

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  • A runaway boat detached from a U-Haul trailer and crossed the 91 Freeway in Bellflower, California, around 5:30 p.m., narrowly missing vehicles.
  • Cassandra Sorrell, the Tesla driver, sustained whiplash and minor damage.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes unsecured loads cause many accidents annually, including 730 fatalities and 17,000 injuries, and it warns fines up to $5,000 for unsecured-load violations.