1 Dies, Several Hospitalized after Sacramento Car Accident on 5 Freeway near Airport Boulevard
Sacramento, California (October 28, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a Tuesday afternoon multi-vehicle accident that killed one person and left several others injured near Sacramento International Airport.
The deadly accident happened on October 27, on Interstate 5 Freeway near Airport Boulevard.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a big rig failed to slow down and crashed into stopped traffic on the freeway.
A maroon Chevrolet van, a white Kia, and a white Ram pickup truck were involved in the mishap, the officials said.
The 40-year-driver of the Kia sustained major injuries and was taken to a hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.
Several other parties were hospitalized in unknown conditions.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
The crash remains under investigation.