California

One Man Dead; Woman Injured in Accident at National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, CA

Published on: July 19, 2023

Date of Accident
July 18, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

National Trails Highway, Oro Grande, California, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, CA on July 18th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 7:15 a.m. Investigators believe a front loader backhoe somehow fell from a semi-truck while traveling across a bridge. It then landed on top of a passenger vehicle, which contained forward until crashing into a nearby tree. One occupant of the vehicle, an adult male who was not publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second occupant, and adult female, also not identified, was hospitalized in critical condition. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Backhoe, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
National Trails Highway
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Front Loader Backhoe fell from a semi-truck and landed on a passenger car

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