Man Killed after Car Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer on I-15 in Fallbrook
Baldwin Park Man Dies in Fallbrook Crash on Interstate 15 near Old Highway 395
Fallbrook, California (April 16, 2021) – A rear-end collision has claimed the life of one driver Thursday morning near Fallbrook, authorities said.
The deadly accident happened at around 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, on Interstate 15, just north of Old Highway 395.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 42-year-old man from Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County, was driving a 2021 Dodge Charger southbound on Interstate 15 when, for undetermined reasons, he drifted into the slow lane and crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer.
Baldwin Park Man Killed in I-15 Crash in Fallbrook
Despite life-saving measures performed by emergency personnel, the Baldwin Park man was declared dead at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured.
Authorities issued a SigAlert blocking the slow lane until about 12:45 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the CHP’s Oceanside office at (760) 643-3400.
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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