Driver hits palm tree in fatal crash on 57 southbound

A driver who veered off the 57 southbound freeway while transitioning to the 91 west struck a palm tree and died Saturday, Dec. 2.
The driver was a 39-year-old woman from La Habra in a 2013 Honda Civic. As of noon, police were still securing a positive identification. The woman received fatal injuries during the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and more information is expected.