1 Injured in Semi Truck Crash at Highway 46 and Antelope Road

Posted on May 29, 2020December 4, 2020 by Staff Writer

Driver Falls Asleep in Shandon Accident

Shandon, CA (May 13, 2020) – A passenger in a semi truck was injured when the driver fell asleep and crashed in Shandon. The accident occurred on the morning of May 13 at Highway 46 and Antelope Road.

A semi truck was hauling food when the driver fell asleep at the intersection. The truck crossed into the adjacent lane and tipped over. It then rolled onto its side. A driver and passenger were inside the truck. The passenger was asleep in the sleeper cab, unrestrained.

The passenger was airlifted to a hospital with major injuries. Driver fatigue was the likely cause of the crash.

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