Lebec, CA – On the morning of Friday, November 29, 2025, a multi-vehicle crash left at least one person dead, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 11:30 AM on Interstate 5 North near Smokey Bear Road.
The collision involved a gold Nissan Rogue, a silver Honda CRV, and additional vehicles, with at least four vehicles reportedly involved in total. Emergency responders arrived and found the vehicles on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes.
One motorist was pronounced dead at the scene. Other individuals involved were assessed for injuries, though specific details about additional injuries were not immediately available.
The crash temporarily blocked lanes on northbound Interstate 5, causing traffic delays while investigators and emergency personnel worked on the scene. CHP confirmed that the coroner was called, and the investigation remained ongoing into the circumstances of the collision.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
