A pedestrian was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in Rocklin early Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the Interstate 80 and Highway 65 connector.
CHP said that a person was attempting to cross I-80 when they were struck by multiple vehicles on the westbound side of the freeway. The pedestrian, whose name, age, and gender were not immediately provided, died from their injuries.
It is not immediately known how many vehicles were involved in the incident or what the victim was doing along the roadway at that time.
A SigAlert was issued, and all lanes were temporarily blocked, leading to major traffic delays. The lanes were reopened by 7:00 a.m., but traffic remained slow through the Rocklin area as the morning commute resumed.
No additional details about the crash have been released yet. The CHP is still investigating the incident.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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