Big Rig Catches Fire after Accident on Highway 99 [Pleasant Grove, CA]

Multi-Vehicle Car Crash in Pleasant Grove

 
PLEASANT GROVE, CA (March 29, 2019) – Multiple vehicles were involved in a big rig accident on Highway 99 Friday morning.
 
Officials reported the crash occurred around 6:25 AM on Highway 99 near Sankey Road, north of Sacramento.
 
A total of three cars were involved in the collision. The 18-wheeler involved caught on fire. First responders and a citizen pulled the male driver out of the burning vehicle.
 
The driver was transported by paramedics to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation. There is no update on his current medical status.
 
California Highway Patrol stated that there was a four car pileup caused by drivers looking at the fire. Due to the collision, south and northbound lanes were closed at Sankey Road for a period of time. As a result, there was major delays.
 
It is unknown if other occupants were injured in the accident. No further details have been disclosed, as the investigation continues.
 
Truck drivers should always take into consideration the weight of their cargo when driving. Larger vehicles have less visibility than other vehicles so pay extra attention to the space around you. Doing so can prevent dangerous accidents from happening.

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