Fatal Multi-Car Crash Involving Big Rig Reported on Highway 199
One person is dead after a big rig reportedly collided with two vehicles on highway 199 in Del Del Norte County east of Patrick Creek.
The California Highway Patrol incident report states that the big rig ended up on top of a sedan as a result of the collision.
According to Del Norte scanner traffic, U.S. Forest Service officials were the first to arrive on scene, confirming the fatality and canceling additional paramedics.
The is still no word if traffic is clear in the area. The Outpost has reached out to Caltrans for more details. We will update when we know more.
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[3] 1125
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[2] BIG RIG IS ON TOP OF THE CAR
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[1] BIG RIG VS PASS CAR
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[4] LATE ENTRY / 1039 DNSO FOR FIRE/1141
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[6] NATL PARK RANGER 1097 AND TRYING TO ASSIST // BIG RIG HIT 2 VEH'S AND IS ON TOP OF ONE
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[8] 95-4 1185R FOR REGULAR// 1185R FOR BIG RIG
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[9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 CAL AUTO FOR BIG RIG 707-464-3354
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[10] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ROBERTSONS FOR REG DUTY 1185 800-315-9992
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