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Dense Fog in Northern San Joaquin Valley, California
Dense Fog January 13, 2015 · Northern San Joaquin Valley, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 2 vehicle car crash occurred on Highway 4 off Van Allen Rd., east of the city of Stockton, resulting in 5 fatalities and 3 injuries. The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 am PST and is thought to be related to poor visibility from fog. First responders reported visibility less than 100 feet when they arrived on scene. Visibility at Stockton Municipal Airport, which is about 10 miles west, was measured at a quarter mile at 6 and 7 am PST.
The wider storm
Light winds and clear skies allowed dense morning fog to develop for several days. Numerous car accidents occurred, including two multiple car crashes with fatalities.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 548128. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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