Worker Fatally Struck along I-5 near Sutterville Road

SACRAMENTO, CA (September 9, 2022) – Wednesday evening, one worker was fatally struck while another was hurt in a collision on Interstate 5.

The fatal collision happened around 6:30 p.m., along northbound I-5 near Sutterville Road.

According to California Highway Patrol, a minivan swerved and hit a parked truck and two workers setting up cones along the northbound lanes.

Due to the extent of injuries sustained, one of the workers died at the scene. Meanwhile, the other worker sustained critical injuries.

The involved driver and passenger remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary investigations, officers say alcohol or drugs were not considered to be factors.

At this time, authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. Sacramento Officials continue to investigate the fatal collision on Interstate 5.


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