As the lead investigating agency, the California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses and/or information associated with the multi-vehicle traffic collision which occurred last Thursday, April 10, 2014, at approximately 5:40 pm, between a FedEx truck/trailer, a Nissan Altima, and a chartered bus on Interstate 5 near the city of Orland, CA. Tragically, the collision resulted in 10 fatalities, which included five high school students from Southern California.

Anyone with information, including photographs/video of the collision, is asked to contact Officer Lacey Heitman and (530) 225-2715. Officer Heitman may also be contacted via email at lheitman@chp.ca.gov.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

-from press release