According to the California Highway Patrol, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Lebec on Saturday.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-5 near Exit 207 in Lebec at around 7:11 p.m.
The vehicle left the runway and crashed into the nearby field. The driver of the vehicle was ejected during the crash.
The driver of the car suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officials are investigating whether drugs, alcohol, distracted driving, or speed played a factor in the crash.
Some portions of the northbound lanes of I-5 are blocked for further investigation.
No additional information regarding the fatal crash was provided by the Deputies.
September 26, 2022.
Source: KGET.