A good Samaritan was killed on Thanksgiving trying the help a motorcyclist who was seriously hurt after hitting a deer. They both lost their lives when a third driver didn't see them in the road and hit them, according to the California Highway Patrol.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The #1 and #2 lanes of northbound I-5 were closed near Riverside Avenue. The CHP confirmed a motorcyclist had struck a deer causing them to lose control and slide into the center median on the roadway near Balls Ferry Road.
Shortly after, a good Samaritan stopped her vehicle in the center median and got out of her car to help the injured biker. Officials said while attempting to help the crashed motorcyclist, a third driver, who reportedly did not see the injured rider or the person rendering aid, struck both people, killing them.
According to the CHP, the motorcyclist and the good Samaritan were both declared deceased at the scene. The CHP said the third driver who hit them was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The crash remains under investigation. If anyone has any information on the collision they're encouraged to contact the Redding Area CHP at 530-225-0500.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The information in this article has been updated to include new details released by the CHP as of 1 a.m. Friday)
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