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[06-19-2024] Lassen County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Hospitalized Following Semi-Truck Vs. Semi-Truck Collision Along Highway 395

Published June 20, 2024

[06-19-2024] One Person Killed, Another Hospitalized Following Semi-Truck Vs. Semi-Truck Collision Along Highway 395One person was killed, while another was hospitalized following a semi-truck vs. semi-truck collision in Lassen County on Wednesday morning, June 19, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened at about 10:40 a.m. along Highway 395.

CHP said the crash involved a 2014 Peterbilt semi-truck driven by 45-year-old Moren D. and a 2012 Mack semi-truck with a Chip trailer driven by an unnamed 32-year-old man. 

Initial reports suggested that Moren D. was driving northbound on Highway 395 when he slowed down to prepare to make a right turn into a ranch. While doing so, his truck was suddenly hit from behind by the Mack semi. It is said that the Mack semi failed to slow down in time to avoid colliding with the trailer of the Peterbilt semi in front.

The 32-year-old driver of the Mack semi sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Further details about the identity of the deceased were not provided. Moren D., on the other hand, survived with injuries and was transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center to recover.

Additional information was not immediately available. The authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident.

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