A major collision occurred in the intersection of Cushing Parkway and Auto Mall Parkway in Fremont at approximately 1:49am on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
A BMW traveling northbound on Cushing Parkway and a semi-truck pulling a trailer westbound on Auto Mall Parkway collided at the streets’ intersection.
Fremont Police have indicated in their initial investigation that the front of the BMW made impact with the middle of the semi-truck, pulling the BMW underneath the trailer. The traffic signals at the intersection were determined to be functioning properly at the time of the collision.
Fremont Fire Department, Fremont Police and EMTs arrived on the scene and began medical aid to all involved parties. The BMW had two people in the car. The driver of the BMW was transported to a local hospital and was released. The passenger in the BMW suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in the hospital. The semi-truck driver was not injured and remained on the scene, fully cooperating with police.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation. However, Fremont Police believe one of the vehicles entered the intersection at a red light. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision.
