[08-25-2023] Lake County, CA – One Person Killed After Big Rig and Vehicle Crash Near State Route 29

One person was killed after a big rig and vehicle crash in Lake County on Friday afternoon, August 25, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 12:05 p.m. near the intersection of State Route 29 and Diener Drive west of Lower Lake.

Authorities stated that a pickup struck the big rig and a tree, leaving lanes littered with branches and debris from the vehicle.

Shortly following the crash, emergency personnel were dispatched with a code blue signal. Officials said an individual involved in the incident was pronounced dead upon reaching the location.

No further details were released regarding the crash and the identities of those involved. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the authorities immediately. The investigation into the crash continues.

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• Call 911 right away to report the incident.
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• Do not admit fault when communicating with a legal or insurance authority. Instead, only provide factual information.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible. When it comes to internal injuries, running tests and scans can help identify them, even if there are no visible symptoms.
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Truck Accident Statistics

In an accident, truck drivers and passengers are more likely to be safe than the occupants of smaller vehicles. People inside smaller cars are more likely to suffer serious injuries or even die in collisions.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,965 people died in truck accidents in 2020. In 2019, there were 5,032 fatalities. The total number decreased by 5% in 2020. Trucks are involved in 71% of fatal car accidents in the United States.

Among fatal collisions in the United States in 2020, large trucks accounted for 8.9% of the accidents. Always remember to pay extra attention to the road to avoid becoming a statistic.