Fatal Crash on 5 Freeway, Fawndale Road in Redding Near Lake Shasta
Deadly Crash on I-5 in the Lake Shasta Area
REDDING, Calif., (June 15, 2026) — A fatal collision occurred Monday night near Lake Shasta on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at the Fawndale Road offramp, tragically resulting in the death of at least one person.
The incident was reported on June 15th at approximately 5:46 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of two parties found unconscious on the right-hand side of the highway. Units were swiftly assigned and arrived on the scene within minutes.
The specific details of the collision remain under investigation, including the circumstances leading up to the crash. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities, including the CHP and SHASCOM, coordinated efforts to manage traffic control in the area to ensure the safety of other motorists. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for witnesses who may have observed the incident to come forward.
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