Tragic accident on Interstate 5 Leaves Five Dead and One Seriously Injured

Corning, CA — A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 5, approximately one mile south of Corning, resulting in five fatalities and one person being critically injured.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) authorities received a call at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, alerting them to a northbound vehicle that crossed the median and entered the southbound lanes.

The northbound vehicle, a silver Infiniti, collided head-on with a southbound Ram truck towing a camper, causing debris to block both southbound lanes.

The four occupants of the Infiniti were ejected from the vehicle due to the severity of the impact. Sadly, the driver of the Ram truck was pronounced dead at the scene, while the front-seat passenger suffered critical injuries. A helicopter was dispatched to transport the injured passenger to Enloe Medical Center for medical attention.

Traffic quickly became congested around Corning and its vicinity. Due to the expected extended closure of the highway, CHP officers made the decision to divert traffic to the Liberal Avenue exit, allowing drivers to continue their southbound route via Highway 99W.

Upon arrival, authorities initiated a thorough investigation, deploying a multidisciplinary accident investigation team (MAIT) from the California Highway Patrol to conduct the necessary inquiries. The investigation is estimated to last until approximately 9 p.m., according to CHP officials.

As a safety measure and to facilitate the investigation, CHP closed southbound traffic at the Solano Street exit, located near downtown Corning, at 2:08 p.m.

This tragic accident on Interstate 5 serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible driving and adherence to all traffic safety rules. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims during this difficult time.


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