Man Dead in Multi-Car Accident on 5 Freeway Near Airport Boulevard [Sacramento, CA]

Driver Dies in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Sacramento

 
SACRAMENTO, CA (October 29, 2020)—A 40-year-old man died in Tuesday’s multi-vehicle accident on the 5 Freeway near Airport Boulevard.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a big rig traveling southbound on the freeway failed to stop behind a line of vehicles around 4:20 p.m.
 
As a result, the semi-truck crashed into a Chevrolet van, a Kia and a white Ram pickup truck.
 
Unfortunately, the 40-year-old driver of the Kia succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, several others sustained major injuries.
 
At this point, investigators have ruled out intoxication as a possible driver of the accident; however, more investigation continues as authorities determine the precise cause and events of the crash.

With deepest sympathies, our firm would like to express its thoughts of courage and strength to the family and friends of the victim.

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