Juan Ledezma Among 2 Injured in Buttonwillow Crash on Copus Road near Interstate 5
Buttonwillow, California (September 8, 2022) – Juan Ledezma, 43, has been identified as one of the two people who were injured in a Wednesday morning big rig accident that killed a woman in Buttonwillow, authorities said.
The deadly accident occurred at about 6:45 a.m., on September 7, on Copus Road, west of Interstate 5.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2004 Ford, driven by Elvira Lopez, 55, was trying to pass a big rig by entering the eastbound lane but did not have the proper clearance as she reentered the westbound lane.
Unfortunately, Lopez reportedly struck the big rig, operated by Ledezma, as she was trying to drive back into the westbound lane.
Following the collision, Lopez lost control of her vehicle, veered off the roadway, and flipped over, the CHP said.
Sadly, the female passenger who was in the Ford was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lopez was hospitalized with moderate injuries. Ledezma sustained minor injuries.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Bakersfield, California (September 8, 2022) – A woman from Lamont was killed in a car crash in Buttonwillow on Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The fatal crash happened at around 6:45 a.m. on Copus Road west of Interstate 5 Freeway.
Officials say 55-year-old Elvira Lopez was driving a 2004 Ford when she collided with a big rig driven by Juan Ledezma, 43.
The impact collision sent the Ford off the roadway where it overturned.
Lamont Woman Killed in Copus Road Crash in Buttonwillow
A female passenger inside the Ford was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Her name was not immediately disclosed.
Lopez suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Ledezma sustained minor injuries in the accident.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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