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2 Killed In Crash On Jackson Highway West Of Sloughhouse

SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – Authorities are investigating a deadly crash on the Jackson Highway west of Sloughhouse.

The crash happened a little before 10:30 a.m. at Eagles Nest Road.

East Sacramento CHP units are working a fatality traffic collision on SR-16 at Eagles Nest Rd. involving a truck tractor with semi trailer and a Honda sedan. Please use caution if you are traveling in the area.

Posted by CHP - East Sacramento on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

According to California Highway Patrol, a semi-truck was heading eastbound on Jackson Road, approaching the Eagles Nest Road intersection, when a white sedan crossed right into its path and was struck.

Two people were inside the sedan, a female driver and male passenger. Both did not survive, CHP says.

The driver of the semi was not hurt.

No roads are closed due to the crash, but traffic is slow through the area.

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