(August 3, 2004, initial post as breaking news) -- A big rig truck somehow flew off the north 405 freeway offramp to northbound Bellflower Blvd., crashing into the backyard of a home in the 2600 block of Marber Ave. at about 7:30 a.m. today.

LBReport.com was on scene within minutes. TV news helicopters buzzed overhead and TV news vans also arrived.

LBReport.com is proud to post photos below by Mr. Doug Tirado, a computer-savvy, digitally equipped neighbor who captured the scene prior to the arrival of public safety agencies.

LBFD, LBPD and CHP units responded. Miraculously, no injuries were immediately apparent.

Photo credit: Doug Tirado

Photo credit: Doug Tirado

Photo credit: Doug Tirado

The crash, described as "like an explosion" by one neighbor, knocked down a power pole, cutting off power to the immediate area. An SCE worker speculated that power might be returned to the east side of Marber Ave. "within a few hours"...but the westside of Marber (where a power pole is now missing) might take longer.

Photo credit: Doug Tirado

Photo credit: Doug Tirado

Neighbors gathered to view the aftermath. Some said they'd be late for work...since the power outage knocked out their electric garage door openers.

Further to follow as newsworthy.

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