Fog may have played a role in the collision as visibility was roughly 10 feet when crews arrived to the scene.
On Saturday, January 7th, a massive vehicle pileup occurred on the southern California highway.
The crash involved 35 cars and resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries.
On Saturday, January 7th, a massive vehicle pileup occurred on the southern California highway. The crash involved 35 cars and resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries. Fog may have played a role in the collision as visibility was roughly 10 feet when crews arrived to the scene. The accident happened around 7:30 am west of Bakersfield, according to authorities.
Two people were killed in a major 35-vehicle pile-up on the 5 Freeway in Bakersfield.
The accident involved 18 big rigs and occurred along the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway between Millux Road and Old River Road.
Accuracy
The accident involved 17 vehicles and occurred along the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway between Millux Road and Old River Road.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that 'fog may have played a role' in the collision but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the article states that 'it appears fog may have played a role' which implies that there is no concrete evidence of it being involved and therefore could be misleading as readers might assume otherwise.
The author claims that 'fog may have played a role' in the collision but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the California Highway Patrol said something without providing any evidence or context for their statement. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of the fog as playing a role in the accident while also being described as 'fog may have played a role'. The author does not provide any counterarguments to this claim.
The California Highway Patrol said the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway between Millux Road and Old River Road have been closed until further notice. It's unclear when the roads will reopen.
The incident involved 17 vehicles and 18 big rigs.
Fog was believed to be the main cause of the accident which occurred on I-5's southbound side in Bakersfield.
Accuracy
Two people died and at least nine were hospitalized in a 35-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 5 in central California.
The accident involved 17 vehicles and 18 big rigs, with cargo boxes destroyed as a result of the pile-up.
Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by describing the accident as 'horrific' and 'scariest'. Secondly, there is selective reporting as only details that support the author's position are reported. Thirdly, there is a lack of peer-reviewed studies linking to facts claimed in science and health articles.
There is a lack of peer-reviewed studies linking to facts claimed in science and health articles.
There is selective reporting as only details that support the author's position are reported. For example, there is no mention of any other factors that may have contributed to the accident.
The article uses sensationalism by describing the accident as 'horrific' and 'scariest'.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing sources such as BakersfieldNow.com and KBAK/KBFX without providing any context or analysis of their credibility. Additionally, the author quotes a motorist who claims to have witnessed the accident, but this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
The incident which involved 17 vehicles and 18 big rigs occurred on Interstate 5's southbound side in Bakersfield with fog believed to be the main cause.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'scariest accident of my life' which is subjective and could be interpreted as an attempt to elicit sympathy from readers.
Cargo boxes were destroyed as a result of the pile-up.
Two people died and at least nine were hospitalized Saturday following a horrific 35-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 5 in central California, authorities said. The incident occurred on the highway's southbound side in Bakersfield with fog believed to be the main cause.
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Conflicts
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Rich Calder has a conflict of interest on the topic of accidents and pile-ups on Interstate 5 in California as he is reporting for The New York Post which may have financial ties to companies involved in transportation or logistics.
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Cargo boxes were destroyed as a result of the pile-up.
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Shocking images of the aftermath showed wrecked tractor-trailers, including one half tipped over on the side of the road, a white pickup truck accordioned between two rigs and smashed cargo boxes, with some of their contents spilling over the highway.
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Two people died and at least nine were hospitalized Saturday following a horrific 35-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 5 in central California, authorities said.
— which involved 17 vehicles and 18 big rigs
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Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Rich Calder has a conflict of interest on the topic of accidents and pile-ups as he is reporting on an incident that occurred in California Highway Police's jurisdiction. He also reports directly from the scene which could compromise his objectivity.
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CHP said the accident is under investigation.
“I just witnessed the biggest, scariest accident of my life,' a motorist traveling on the northbound side of I-5 wrote on X.
Manny Garcia, a spokesperson for California Highway Police in Buttonwillow
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Two people died and at least nine were hospitalized Saturday following a horrific 35-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 5 in central California, authorities said.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and nine others were hospitalized with minor injuries
Fog may have played a role in the collision.
Accuracy
The crash involving dozens of vehicles along a foggy stretch of California's Interstate 5 in southern California has left two people dead and nine others injured.
Two people were killed in a major 35-vehicle pile-up on the 5 Freeway in Bakersfield.
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the reporter quotes a spokesman for the Kern County Fire Department stating that visibility was roughly 10 feet at the scene of the crash. This statement implies that it is true and does not provide any evidence or context to support this claim.
