Sharlene Anna Black, 52, of Anderson, and Mason David Baker, 19, of Redding, are among five people who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Route 299 West in Shasta County. Three other victims were still awaiting positive identification in the available information.
The collision happened Saturday evening, September 19, at approximately 9:41 p.m. near State Route 299 West and Whiskey Creek Road. Six people were involved in the crash, with five sustaining fatal injuries.
Sharlene and Mason are being remembered as individuals whose lives extended far beyond the circumstances of the crash. They had families, friends, relationships, memories and hopes for the future.
For the families of the three unidentified victims, the wait for confirmation adds another painful chapter to an already difficult time. Their loved ones continue to await answers and certainty.
Every life lost leaves behind people who remember the moments shared, the conversations, the laughter and the memories created over the years. Those memories remain part of the families and communities left behind.
May Sharlene Anna Black, Mason David Baker and the three unidentified victims be remembered with dignity and compassion. May their families and loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
🕯️ Gone from this world, but remembered by those whose lives they touched. 🕊️
