California

William James Wight Killed in Accident at Hwy 29 in Lake County, CA

Published on: August 11, 2021

Date of Accident
August 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 29, St. Helena, Lake County, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at Hwy 29 in Lake County, CA on August 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 8:37 a.m. A commercial truck operated by 34-year-old Frederick Gibson II was headed north on Hwy 29 when it veered from the road it. It then went across both traffic lanes and collided with a pickup truck operated by 51-year-old William James Wight after the pickup truck attempted to avoid the collision. Wight suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Gibson was treated for minor injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Ford Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 29
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial truck collided with a pickup truck after it veered from the road

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