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2 Injured in Cottonwood DUI Accident on 5 Freeway
Two People Hospitalized After Car, Big Rig Collide on 5 Freeway near Sunset Hills Drive in Cottonwood
2 Injured in Cottonwood DUI Accident on 5 Freeway
Cottonwood, California: Two people were taken to the hospital after a suspected DUI collision involving a big rig that happened Thursday afternoon in Cottonwood, the California Highway Patrol said.
The accident transpired around 5:27 p.m. on 5 Freeway near Sunset Hills Drive.
According to investigators, 59-year-old Dawn Potterton, of Redding was behind the wheel of a 2014 Hyundai Sonata heading south on the freeway in the right-hand lane at about 25 mph. At the same time, 46-year-old Freddy Nsunzu, of West Chester, Ohio, was driving a 2023 Freightliner big rig hauling a fully loaded trailer between 55-60 mph.
Police said for an unknown reason, the big rig rear-ended the Sonata.
The impact sent both vehicles across the freeway’s left-hand lane, the median, and both northbound lanes, where the big rig overturned onto its passenger side.
The Sonata continued onto the freeway’s east shoulder and stopped on its wheels.
Emergency personnel transported Nsunzu to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital for treatment.
Potterton was also hospitalized for treatment. She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Investigators closed the freeway for several hours as they worked the scene.
Two People Hospitalized After Antelope Car Accident at Antelope Road and Roseville Road
2 People Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Antelope
Sacramento County, California: Two people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Thursday afternoon at an intersection in Antelope.
According to the Sacramento Metro Fire District, the accident occurred around 1:50 p.m. at Antelope and Roseville roads.
Three vehicles collided, trapping two occupants in the wreckage.
Firefighters responded to the scene and freed the victims. The patients were taken to the hospital with major injuries.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.
65-Year-Old Kenneth Joseph McLeod Dies in Irvine Crash at Alton Parkway and Foster
Kenneth Joseph McLeod Killed in Irvine Motorcycle Accident
Irvine, California: 65-year-old Kenneth Joseph McLeod died after he collided with a car while riding a motorcycle Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in Irvine.
The accident was reported around 4:50 p.m. at Alton Parkway and Foster.
Investigators said McLeod was riding a motorcycle southbound on Alton when he ran a red light at Foster and crashed into a Tesla turning left from northbound Alton onto westbound Foster.
The Tesla had a green light at the time of the crash.
McLeod died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Woman Hospitalized After Victorville Pedestrian Accident at Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road
Woman on Motorized Wheelchair Hit and Injured by Car in Victorville
Victorville, California: A woman riding a motorized wheelchair was injured when she was hit by a car Thursday morning at an intersection in Victorville.
The accident was reported around 8:48 a.m. at Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road.
Victorville police, firefighters, and AMR responded to the scene.
The victim was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
A man driving a black Nissan was found at the scene but it was not clear if he was the driver involved in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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