Willows, CA (August 27, 2023) – A fatal truck crash was reported in the Willows area that claimed one person’s life.
According to official reports, at around 2:15 p.m. on August 24, the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene of a crash that occurred on Interstate 5.
According to official reports, a 2022 Volvo, driven by a 59-year-old man, was involved in a collision with a 2010 International, which was driven by a 57-year-old man. The 42-year-old driver of a semi-truck failed to notice the two vehicles stopped on the roadway near County Road 39. As a result, the semi crashed into the back of the vehicles.
The 57-year-old man was fatally injured in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim was severely injured and flown by helicopter to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California, for emergency care.
California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash.
We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.
Our condolences are with the family of the victim who died in this crash.
Each year, motor vehicle accidents across the state of California claim the lives of thousands of victims. In many instances, we see innocent people die as a result of accidents involving commercial vehicles. Many people traveling along busy roadways do so with the expectation that they will remain out of harm’s way. Regrettably, no matter how careful and considerate drivers are, there is no way to ensure their safety, especially when sharing the road with negligent motorists.
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