1 Killed in Fiery Monterey Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 183 near Copper Road
Monterey, California (June 1, 2022) – One person was killed in a collision involving a semi-truck on Wednesday morning near Salinas in Monterey County.
The fatal crash happened on southbound Highway 183 near Copper Road at around 1 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Ford Mustang was traveling on the highway when it slammed into a semi-truck.
The car became stuck underneath the semi-truck and burst into flames.
Officials say one person was killed in the crash.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately disclosed.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Remember to Buckle Up
No matter the type of car you are driving, buckling up remains the safest choice for drivers and passengers.
As you drive around during the Memorial Day holiday, you will come across more law enforcement officers on the freeways as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign launched last week by the NHTSA. The campaign began on May 23 and will run through to June 5. The campaign aims at reminding drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing a seat belt and the legal consequences of not buckling up.
According to statistics by NHTSA, over 15,000 lives were saved by seat belts in crashes that happened in 2017. In 2020, 10,893 unbuckled people in passenger vehicles died in crashes in the US. 60% of the young adults (ages 18 to 34) killed in the crashes were completely unrestrained.
Remember, seat belt safety starts with you! Your children are watching.
CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN 2022
🚨👀 From May 23-June 5, 2022, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation are conducting enforcement efforts for motorists who aren't wearing their seat belts. 👀🚨#ClickItOrTicket@FloridaLEL pic.twitter.com/Sn3cosTE26— Naples Police Dept. (@NaplesPolice) May 23, 2022
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