Elk Grove Man Killed, 2 Injured in Big Rig Crash on Interstate 5 at Florin Road Sacramento

39-Year-Old Man Killed, 2 Hospitalized in Sacramento Big Rig Crash on Interstate 5 at Florin Road

Sacramento Big Rig Crash
Elk Grove Man Killed, 2 Injured in Big Rig Crash on Interstate 5 at Florin Road Sacramento

Sacramento, California (September 9, 2020) – A 39-year-old Elk Grove man was killed and two others injured in a multi-vehicle accident on Tuesday evening in Sacramento, authorities said.

At about 6:00 p.m., on September 8, the California Highway Patrol responded to the deadly accident on southbound Interstate 5 at Florin Road.

The CHP said a big rig failed to slow down as it approached slower traffic. 

The big rig reportedly crashed into ten other vehicles, including a Chrysler 300, driven by the Elk Grove man.

39-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash on Interstate 5 at Florin Road in Sacramento

Sadly, the Elk Grove man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other victims were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Drugs or alcohol were not suspected of having played a role in the mishap.

Traffic on the roadway was stopped for an unknown period due to the collision.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

Every year, thousands of car accidents happen in California. High impact collisions usually result in catastrophic injuries and sometimes death. Whenever you get behind the wheel or board a car as a passenger, you are at risk of being involved in a traffic collision.

Being a victim of a car collision can leave you with great pain and a lot of confusion about what to do next. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the car accident, you may receive compensation.

Handling a personal injury case while nursing your injuries may be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you do not have experience.

If you were injured in a car crash, we recommend finding a car accident lawyer you can trust to handle your case as you recover. An attorney can relieve you of the stress and save your time by providing professional legal services.

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