Grapevine, CA: 3 Injured in Big Rig Crash on Interstate 5
Three Injured in Grapevine Truck Accident on Interstate 5 at Lebec Road
Grapevine, California (May 8, 2021) – Three people were injured Thursday morning in a traffic crash in Grapevine, according to a local news source.
Just after 3:44 a.m. Thursday, May 6, emergency personnel responded to southbound Interstate 5 near Lebec Road for a report of a truck accident.
As per the report, a 21-year-old Fresno man was driving a big rig hauling milk on the interstate when he fell asleep behind the wheel and drove into the center median at the Lebec curve. The driver overcorrected, and the truck flipped over.
A Dodge pickup truck was unable to avoid the overturned truck and slammed into it.
The driver, a 30-year-old Delano man, and passenger of the pickup, a 29-year-old Bakersfield man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the big rig also suffered -life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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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