A woman was killed and two others injured in a fiery crash on state Route 94 near Stockton, prompting multiple lane closures for several hours.
The crash occurred shortly before 8:50 a.m. Saturday on the transition from eastbound SR-94 to northbound Interstate 15, according to OnScene.TV.
For unknown reasons, the driver of a Mini Cooper crashed, the California Highway Patrol reported, then her car launched from the overpass into a Nissan Murano on the westbound side of SR-94, resulting in both cars catching fire. A third vehicle was struck by debris, officers said.
The driver of the Mini Cooper is believed to have died on impact. Motorists pulled the other driver and a passenger from the second vehicle.
The driver was transported to a hospital with critical injuries. The passenger’s condition was not released.
The wreck led to a SigAlert and considerable backup on SR-94. It also forced multiple closures, including transitions on I-15 and Interstate 805, along with Home Avenue.
– Staff and wire reports
