sheridany
RVF Supporter
- Joined
- Nov 14, 2019
- Messages
- 1,915
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- RV Year
- 2023
- RV Make
- Prevost
- RV Model
- Marathon #1361
- RV Length
- 45
- Chassis
- Prevost
- Engine
- Volvo D13
- TOW/TOAD
- 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Fulltimer
- No
I happened to come across this accident that occurred at 2pm on Interstate 5 heading north last weekend as I was going southbound near firebaugh, CA. Unfortunately, the driver of the truck plowed into traffic heading north and then jackknifed. It's very important to have a lot of distance between RV'ers, trucks, and passenger vehicles. The more space the better and be aware of stopped traffic way ahead of you so you have time to react.
Firebaugh, CA — June 25, 2022, a woman was fatally injured after a tractor-trailer plowed into stopped traffic on Interstate 5 in Firebaugh.
According to reports the incident happened shortly before 2:15 p.m. on I-5 near the Nees Avenue exit. Preliminary investigation suggests a Freightliner 18-wheeler was northbound on the highway when the driver allegedly failed to see slowed traffic ahead. The driver didn't brake in time and the truck crashed into four vehicles before overturning.
The first vehicle the truck hit was a Nissan Murano. The victim, riding in the right rear passenger seat of the Nissan, was pronounced dead at the scene. Other involved parties reportedly received minor injuries.
The investigation continues. No further information is available at this time.
Firebaugh, CA — June 25, 2022, a woman was fatally injured after a tractor-trailer plowed into stopped traffic on Interstate 5 in Firebaugh.
According to reports the incident happened shortly before 2:15 p.m. on I-5 near the Nees Avenue exit. Preliminary investigation suggests a Freightliner 18-wheeler was northbound on the highway when the driver allegedly failed to see slowed traffic ahead. The driver didn't brake in time and the truck crashed into four vehicles before overturning.
The first vehicle the truck hit was a Nissan Murano. The victim, riding in the right rear passenger seat of the Nissan, was pronounced dead at the scene. Other involved parties reportedly received minor injuries.
The investigation continues. No further information is available at this time.