Two separate collisions on southbound I -5 near Elk Grove, one fatality

There were two collisions on southbound interstate 5 near Elk Grove within an hour of each other this evening . The second accident led to a fatality.

The first collision took place around around 8:10 pm in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5. A pickup was reported as overturned. Other vehicles were involved in the accident and in the center divide.

The second collision took place around 9:10 pm. A vehicle ran into the back of a semi truck. One person in the vehicle was killed in the collision. The CHP is investigating.