The California Highway Patrol reported a motor vehicle accident on Highway 99 on Friday morning.
According to the officials, the incident occurred at around 5 a.m on Friday morning. The incident involved one car and one occupant. The victim was travelling northbound on Highway 99 north of Olive Drive at about 70 miles per hour. The officials stated that a big rig was parked on the west dirt shoulder.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the car inclined and went off the east edge of the fence on the highway. Following this, the vehicle crashed into the big rig.
The victim was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, stated the officials. The victim was pronounced dead in the fatal crash.
The victim’s identity is yet to be disclosed by the officials.
Investigation regarding the incident is ongoing.
August 6, 2021
Source: KGET