SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Up to 17 big rigs and other vehicles were involved in a deadly pileup on Interstate 5 near Lakehead on Tuesday afternoon, causing significant delays for travelers during winter weather conditions.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said its officers were notified of the crash on southbound I-5 near Gilman Road at 3:05 p.m. Following the crash, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced a closure of all southbound lanes between Salt Creek Road and Gilman Road for several hours.
According to CHP, one person, identified as a 49-year-old man from Monterey Park, driving a 2025 Toyota, suffered fatal injuries in the crash.
No further details have been released pending further investigation, CHP said. Anyone with information regarding this crash is requested to contact the Redding CHP office at (530) 225-0500.
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