Gregory Leiva Killed in Truck Accident on Interstate 205 in San Joaquin County
Gregory Leiva ID’d as Man Killed in San Joaquin County Car Accident on Interstate 205 near Tracy
San Joaquin County, California (October 8, 2020) – Authorities have identified the man who died in a traffic accident involving a big rig Wednesday morning near Tracy in San Joaquin County as Gregory Leiva, 32, of Stockton.
The deadly accident happened at about 6:00 a.m. on Interstate 205 overpass.
The California Highway Patrol said Leiva was driving at a high rate of speed when he tried to go around slower moving traffic. As Leiva attempted to pass a big rig, his vehicle clipped the rear of the truck.
After the impact, Leiva’s vehicle went over the guard rail and fell approximately 30 feet down to the northbound lanes of Interstate 5.
Bystanders attempted to rescue Leiva from the vehicle, but the vehicle burst into flames.
Leiva was pronounced dead at the scene.
The interstate was blocked for nearly two hours due to the crash.
The CHP is investigating the accident.
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