Stockton, CA (February 5, 2024) – One person sustained severe injuries in a traffic collision Tuesday evening on the southbound Interstate 5 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 7:46 p.m. just north of the Benjamin Holt Drive on-ramp. Authorities reported that a Ford Explorer and a semi-truck with a trailer were involved. Stockton firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene, and one individual was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Both vehicles were towed away as CHP officers launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Additional details, including the condition of the injured party, remain under review.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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