1 Killed in Sacramento Truck Accident on Highway 99 near Eschinger Road

The driver of the Nissan was transported to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Sacramento, CA. – A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that left two other people injured on Thursday afternoon in Sacramento County.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 99 near Eschinger Road at around 1:31 p.m.

A Nissan pulled over behind a disabled Mazda when a big rig traveling northbound on Highway 99 drifted into the right shoulder and struck both vehicles.

The truck rolled over onto its left side after the crash

The driver of the Nissan was transported to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The driver of the Mazda and a passenger of the Nissan were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

More details on the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.