Elton Spain Injured in Interstate 5 Crash in Cottonwood
Elton Spain ID’d as 1 of 2 Men Injured in Cottonwood Crash on Interstate 5 near Hooker Creek Road
Cottonwood, California (July 28, 2021) – One of the two men who were injured Tuesday night in a two-vehicle collision near Cottonwood has been identified as Elton James Spain, 45, of Burney.
The crash happened at about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, on Interstate 5 near Hooker Creek Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2014 Dodge Ram, driven by a 56-year-old Corona man, was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 at an unsafe speed when he crashed into the rear of the trailer of a Kenworth semi-truck, operated by Troy Lynn Tempest, 59, of Spanaway, Washington, who was also traveling in the same direction.
Following the collision, the Dodge came to rest in the left lane.
Interstate 5 Collision in Cottonwood Sends 2 to Hospital
Spain, who was riding as a passenger in the Dodge, was taken to Mercy Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the Dodge was also hospitalized at the same hospital with minor injuries.
No further details were released.
The accident remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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