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Family of father of 5 killed in Colton hydrogen truck explosion files wrongful death lawsuit
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· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the lawsuit and the incident are available from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Moises Perez, a father of five who was killed in a hydrogen truck explosion in Colton. The lawsuit alleges negligence against multiple companies involved in the incident. The explosion occurred five months prior to the filing of the lawsuit and resulted in the deaths of two people.
Further details about the lawsuit and the incident are available from FOX 11 Los Angeles . The lawsuit is a response to the tragic event that claimed the lives of two individuals, including Moises Perez. For more information on the lawsuit and the companies involved, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
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