40-Year-Old Female Occupant Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Accident near Encinitas Boulevard
ENCINITAS, CA (April 19, 2023) – Late Monday morning, a woman was fatally injured in a big-rig collision on Interstate 5.
Authorities responded to the scene around 10:45 a.m., near Moonlight Beach just south of Encinitas Boulevard on April 10th.
Per reports, the 40-year-old female driver of a white Chrysler Pacifica veered onto the right shoulder and struck a parked gray Honda Civic. Upon impact, both vehicles were pushed into the right guardrail where they were hit by a passing semi-truck.
The Chrysler then overturned, causing fatal injuries to a 40-year-old woman. In addition, the driver and an infant passenger suffered major injuries.
Medics also took three children inside the Honda to a nearby hospital with minor to moderate injuries.
Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.
The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.
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