California

Two People Killed in Accident at Hwy 46 in Buttonwillow, CA

Published on: October 7, 2022

Date of Accident
October 5, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 46, Wasco, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at Hwy 46 in Buttonwillow, CA on October 5th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5:46 a.m. According to investigators, an eastbound tractor-trailer operated by 32-year-old Lovepreet Dhillon is said to have crossed partially into a westbound lane for unknown reasons before colliding head-on with a truck operated by 33-year-old Anthony Campos. The collision caused  Dhillons's truck to cross the westbound lanes, colliding with a Toyota before overturning. Two people involved in the crash died, however, it was not stated who the victims were. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 46
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a second semi-truck head-on

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