One Person Killed in Multi-Car Accident on 5 Freeway near Highway 113 [Woodland, CA]

One Person Dies in Multi-Car Crash on 5 Freeway

 
WOODLAND, CA (December 29, 2021) — One person died in Wednesday’s multi-car accident on the 5 Freeway near Highway 113.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the multi-car crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. amid stopped traffic conditions. For unknown reasons, a driver in a Ford Expedition that was towing a trailer failed to stop in time behind a stopped Volkswagen vehicle. As a result, the Ford collided with the Volkswagen, pushing the Volkswagen into a Toyota.
 
As a result, the front seat passenger of the Volkswagen died in the accident and the 71-year-old driver was taken to a hospital in Vacaville. Police have not released the fatal victim’s name.
 
In addition, paramedics brought several others, including a 1-year-old and a 7-year-old sitting in the other vehicles, to UC Davis Medical Center for minor injuries.
 
At this time, officers have ruled out impairment as a factor in the accident. However, if anyone has more information on this crash, please contact the authorities.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.

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