The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 12 and State Route 160 eastbound near Jackson Slough at approximately 3:56 PM.
South Sacramento, CA – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Isleton on Monday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 12 and State Route 160 eastbound near Jackson Slough at approximately 3:56 PM.
CHP reports indicate a black Cadillac sedan collided with a red semi-truck traveling through the intersection. Following the impact, the semi-truck left the roadway, with the trailer overturning onto its side. The big rig was reported partially submerged down an embankment, while hay bales from the trailer spilled across the roadway.
One fatality was confirmed at 4:05 PM by River Delta Fire medical personnel. In addition, two other parties were reported injured. The extent of their injuries was not specified, and no arrests were reported in the incident log.
The cause of the South Sacramento crash has not yet been determined. Investigators have not released details on whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the collision.
CHP officers responded alongside fire crews from Rio Vista and Solano County, as well as River Delta Fire medics. Traffic control, medical aid, and roadway assessment were conducted at the scene.
The crash caused both eastbound and westbound lanes to be blocked, leading to significant traffic disruptions in the area as cleanup and investigation efforts continued.
The fatal crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
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