3 dead and 2 CHP officers injured car crash in California

A car crash took place on Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County, California, on early Tuesday killing three people and injured two California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, officials said.

The crash took place on the southbound side of the interstate just south of the Sacramento County line.

The CHP Stockton office tweeted that the two officers were in a CHP vehicle that was struck in the rear around 2:30 a.m.

CHP Stockton added that I-5 SB south of Walnut Grove Raod remains closed because of the major collision. Lanes are expected to be closed for approximately 3 more hours in order to allow on scene investigation.

CHP Stockton has recommended people to avoid the area until then.

Officers’ vehicle was on the shoulder of I-5 waiting for a tow truck to help a semi that broke down overnight.

A passing car struck the CHP vehicle, plowed into trees, caught fire and the three people inside the vehicle died.

The officers were flown to an hospital for treatment.