San Joaquin County, CA: Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 5
3 Killed, 2 Injured in San Joaquin County Crash on Interstate 5 near Peltier Road
San Joaquin County, California (March 24, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning traffic accident that killed three people and left two California Highway Patrol officers injured in San Joaquin County.
The deadly accident occurred at about 2:20 p.m., on March 23, on southbound Interstate 5, north of Peltier Road.
According to the officials, the officers were sitting in a patrol vehicle on the shoulder of Interstate 5 when they were rear-ended by a passing car.
Following the collision, the passing car reportedly crashed into trees and caught fire. The patrol car was pushed into a dirt embankment.
2 CHP Officers Injured in Fatal Interstate 5 Crash
Sadly, three people in the passing sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
The two officers were extricated from their vehicle and flown to a hospital with major injuries. The officers were guarding a semi-truck that had caught fire overnight when the accident occurred.
It was not clear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also hope that those injured in the crash will recover soon. If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
