SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman died and two other people were injured Thursday after a big rig struck two vehicles on the shoulder of northbound Highway 99 in Sacramento County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported around 1:31 p.m. Nov. 5, south of Eschinger Road. A preliminary investigation found that a Mazda had become disabled and was waiting for roadside assistance. A Nissan driven by a relative of the Mazda driver had pulled over behind it to help.
CHP said a northbound big rig drifted into the right shoulder for an unknown reason and struck both vehicles. The truck then overturned onto its left side, blocking the No. 1 lane and center divide.
The Nissan driver and passenger, along with the Mazda driver, were taken to a hospital with injuries ranging from moderate to critical. The Nissan driver later died at the hospital.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information is asked to contact the South Sacramento CHP office at 916-897-5600.