35-Year-Old Man Killed in Semi-Truck Collision near Interstate 5

SACRAMENTO, CA (January 6, 2022) – A 35-year-old driver, Baljot Singh Badyal died after a big rig accident on Del Paso Road Thursday morning.

The collision happened in the area of Del Paso Road and Interstate 5. Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after.

According to reports, Badyal’s truck overturned in the roadway under unknown circumstances. However, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear.

Responding officers arrived and located the driver, Badyal, dead at the scene due to the extent of his condition. At this time, officials are looking into the possible cause of the collision.

Sacramento police will release updates once available.


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