Dixon, CA - Teen Girl Struck & Killed By Tractor-Trailer on I-80 at Dixon Ave

Dixon, CA (June 22, 2021) – A Sacramento teenager was struck and killed early Sunday morning on westbound Interstate 80 in Dixon, troopers with the California Highway Patrol said.

Officers say that the incident occurred when a tractor-trailer slammed into the girl as she was waiting on the shoulder of the highway near a separate injury crash. The Solano County Coroner’s Office said the girl was 17 years old.

A separate social media post by CHP-Solano reported that a red Freightliner truck was traveling westbound on I-80 at Dixon Avenue around 12:30 a.m., approaching the scene of the separate crash. As the big rig approached the scene, the driver was unable to stop. The teenage girl, who was a passenger in the first collision, was hit and killed by the truck. It's unclear if any other injuries were sustained in the accident.

The crash investigation continues, and CHP officials are seeking additional information from witnesses.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with any injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.

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