1 Killed in Elk Grove Truck Accident
The crash on Highway 99 near Dillard Road in Elk Grove happened around 1:30 p.m. Thursday and backed up traffic for nearly three hours.
One person was killed in a truck crash on Highway 99 near Dillard Road in Elk Grove on November 5, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Highway 99 Truck Crash Near Dillard Road
The California Highway Patrol said a disabled Mazda was sitting on the shoulder while its driver waited for roadside help. The patrol said a relative of the driver had stopped a second car behind it to assist. According to the patrol, a big rig tractor in the far right lane of northbound Highway 99 drifted for a reason that is not known and struck both parked cars. The patrol said both people were taken to a hospital, and the Mazda driver's relative died. The crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Where the CHP Investigation Stands in Elk Grove
The California Highway Patrol said its South Sacramento office is investigating the collision. The patrol said the big rig overturned and blocked a lane and the center divide, which led to a backup of nearly three hours. The patrol is seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash. No charges have been announced.
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Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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