Courtney Williams Injured in Semi Truck Crash on I-5 near Flores Avenue in Tehama County
Courtney Williams Among 4 Hurt in Tehama County Crash on Interstate 5 near Flores Avenue
Tehama County, California (June 13, 2019) – Courtney L. Williams, 22, of Apopka, Florida was one of the four people who were hospitalized Monday morning following an accident involving multiple semi trucks in Tehama County.
The crash happened just before 11:45 a.m., June 10, on northbound Interstate 5, just north of Flores Avenue and involved three big rigs and a passenger vehicle.
Authorities said a vehicle was heading north on Interstate 5 when, for an unknown reason, it burst into flames. As vehicles starting slowing down for the crash, a 2015 Freightliner big rig failed to slow in time and rear-ended a 2017 Freightliner hauling a box trailer.
The crash caused a domino reaction which pushed the 2017 Freightliner into a stopped 2013 Freightliner big rig hauling a flat-bed trailer.
Courtney Williams Injured in Big Rig Crash on I-5 in Tehama County
Williams was the driver of the 2017 Freightliner. She and her passenger sustained minor injuries and were both transported to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
The driver of the 2015 Freightliner sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Redding.
The driver of the 2013 Freightliner was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital with minor injuries.
The northbound lanes of the freeway were shut down following the crash. As of 1:15 p.m. the freeway was partially reopened.
The crash remains under investigation.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
If you or your loved one was injured in this collision, Pacific Attorney Group could provide you with a police report on the accident. The report is important in deciding on the steps you should take.
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