Fatal Accident in Fremont:
Fremont, CA—A fatal collision involving multiple vehicles, including a big rig, led to the closure of several lanes on southbound Interstate 680 in Fremont for several hours on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The accident occurred shortly after 7:00 a.m., north of the Mission Boulevard South off-ramp.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash involved five vehicles, one of which was a big rig carrying approximately 10,000 pounds of beef. Investigators stated that the big rig’s driver failed to stop in time during a traffic slowdown, causing the truck to rear-end a Toyota Venza. After the initial impact, the big rig lost control and struck three additional vehicles before sliding down an embankment on the right shoulder of the highway.
The driver of the Toyota Venza was killed at the scene. Two other individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The CHP confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not suspected factors in the crash.
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