Patrick Daryl Dudek dies in fatal Redding semi-truck crash
Fatal Redding semi-truck crash death of Patrick Daryl Dudek – Obituary
Patrick Daryl Dudek, a 30-year-old resident of Redding, lost his life Sunday evening after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 5, the Shasta County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Tuesday.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Dudek was walking west on foot, south of Riverside Avenue, when he was hit by a northbound big rig shortly before 8:53 p.m. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The location of the incident lies near the Gaia Hotel & Spa, situated east of the freeway, and a mobile home park to the west.
The coroner’s office has informed Dudek’s family and scheduled an autopsy to be conducted.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash.