Semi-Truck Crash in Siskiyou County Kills Sleeping Passenger
SISKIYOU, CA (August 25, 2024) — A 32-year-old Rancho Cordova man was killed early Wednesday when the semi-truck he was sleeping in veered off an embankment on Highway 89 near the Shasta County border. The vehicle’s driver, a 72-year-old man, reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the deadly crash, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The truck crash in Siskiyou happened around 12:30 a.m. when the northbound truck drifted off the road and sideswiped a tree. The driver awoke and attempted to regain control but overcorrected, sending the truck’s cab crashing into multiple trees before coming to a halt. The impact severely damaged the truck’s front end, leaving the trailer blocking both lanes of the highway.
Authorities identified the deceased passenger as Amrit Pal Singh. The driver, whose identity has not been released, survived the crash.
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