Wheatland, CA (July 26, 2024) Just outside of the town of Wheatland, on Highway 65, a major collision occurred on Wednesday, July 24th. At the intersection of Dry Creek Levee Road, a two-vehicle collision took place, leaving one person with serious injuries. Officers responded to the call just after 11:00 a.m., according to reports.
Late morning in Wheatland on Wedesday, July 24th, took a dangerous turn for two drivers on Highway 65. At the intersection of Dry Creek Levee Road, a semi-truck and a mail truck collided, officers reported. The cause of this accident remains unknown. The collision blocked the highway and contributed to traffic delays in the area, reports indicated.
Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and found the big rig and the mail truck in the middle of the highway. Debris and glass covered the roadway as traffic began to back up. Officers hurried to the vehicles to see if anyone was hurt during the crash. They found one person who was in bad shape, according to reports. Officers called for an ambulance and paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital to receive treatment.
Investigators are working the case to determine what exactly caused the mail truck and the big rig to collide. They took statements at the scene and gathered every piece of evidence they could find. The big rig and mail truck had to be removed from the scene following the collision. It took crews a while to clear all of the glass and debris from the roadway before it could be reopened to motorists, according to reports.
All of us at Accident News Now wish a full recovery to the person injured in this Highway 65 accident in Wheatland. If you or someone you know has been affected by this collision, our team of legal experts is ready to help. Call them today!
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