Sacramento, CA – A deadly two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday morning, September 13, 2025, resulting in the death of a pickup driver and injuries to another driver, as reported by The Sacramento Bee and CHP Fatal. The California Highway Patrol stated that the incident happened at approximately 7:01 AM on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just north of Sutterville Road. Investigators identified the vehicles involved as a Toyota Tacoma pickup and a large truck towing two trailers. The pickup truck had a tire go flat and came to a stop in the third lane. The truck driver, heading north, crashed into the stationary truck. The front of the semi hit the Toyota Tacoma, igniting an explosion and a fire that consumed both vehicles. The fire rapidly engulfed the pickup truck, leaving the driver trapped inside. Emergency responders arrived shortly after but were unable to reach the driver before the flames engulfed the vehicle. Officials from the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office have verified that the pickup driver perished in the crash. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed by officials as they await notification of the family. The driver of the big rig managed to survive the accident and got out of the vehicle before it caught fire. Paramedics provided care at the location before taking him to a local hospital. According to CHP officials, his injuries were not severe. The impact of the crash dispersed debris along the roadway.