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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.
Rider Hurt in Lake County Motorcycle Accident on State Route 20 at Main Street
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on SR-20 in Lake County
Lake County, California: A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Upper Lake, the California Highway Patrol said.
The accident was reported around 12:28 p.m. on State Route 20 at Main Street.
A white Toyota sedan and a motorcycle were involved in the crash.
The motorcycle went down, ejecting the rider.
Firefighters responded to the scene and found the motorcyclist suffering from major injuries. The rider was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
Authorities are investigating the crash.
Several People Seriously Injured in Kingsburg Car Crash on Elkhorn Avenue near S. Bethel Avenue
Multiple Injured in Traffic Accident on Elkhorn Avenue in Kingsburg
Kingsburg, California: Several people were injured in a traffic collision that happened Tuesday morning in Kingsburg.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported around 9:40 a.m. on Elkhorn Avenue just east of South Bethel Avenue.
A white GMC SUV and a burgundy Jeep were involved in the crash. Debris from the crash was scattered in the roadway.
The report said several people suffered major injuries in the crash but did not mention the exact number of the patients. Cal Fire responded to the scene and transported the victims to the hospital.
Both cars were towed away from the collision scene.
Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the crash.
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized after Fresno County Accident at Parlier Avenue and McCall Avenue
Man Ejected from Pickup Truck, Killed During Fresno County Crash
Fresno County, California: A man died, and a woman was hospitalized after a fiery collision involving a pickup truck and a big rig that happened Tuesday morning in Fresno County.
Authorities said the weather was foggy when, around 9:30 a.m., a collision occurred at Parlier Avenue and McCall Avenue.
An initial investigation revealed that a man was driving a pickup truck with a woman as his passenger westbound on Parlier Avenue approaching a stop sign near the intersection.
At the same time, a big rig hauling a flatbed was headed northbound on McCall Avenue approaching the same intersection.
The big rig had the right of way and continued to enter the intersection. The pickup truck driver pulled out of the stop and also entered the intersection.
The right front of the semi-truck collided with the front of the pickup truck, dragging it out 100 ft. through the intersection.
The man driving the pickup truck was ejected during the crash.
The pickup truck caught fire and became engulfed in flames. Cal Fire responded to the scene and put out the fire.
The firefighters pronounced the man driving the pickup truck dead at the scene.
His female passenger was pulled from the wreckage by a passing motorist. She was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries.
The semi-truck driver was not hurt and cooperated with investigators.
Foggy weather is considered a factor contributing to the accident, with visibility reaching less than 100 ft.
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