Sharlene Anna Black, 52, of Anderson, and Mason David Baker, 19, of Redding, have been identified among five people who died following a devastating two-vehicle crash near Whiskeytown Lake in Northern California.
The Shasta County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identities of Black and Baker following the September 19 collision on State Route 299 West near Whiskey Creek Road. Their families have been notified.
The crash has prompted an ongoing investigation involving the California Highway Patrol and the Shasta County Coroner’s Office.
Fatal Collision Near Whiskeytown Lake
According to authorities, the crash happened at approximately 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, on State Route 299 West near Whiskey Creek Road.
The collision involved two vehicles and a total of six people.
Five people ultimately died from injuries sustained in the crash, while authorities continue working to establish the identities of the remaining victims.
Among those officially identified were Black and Baker.
The coroner’s office identified Sharlene Anna Black as a 52-year-old Anderson resident and Mason David Baker as a 19-year-old Redding resident. Their families have been notified of their deaths.
Who Were Sharlene Anna Black and Mason David Baker?
Public information released so far focuses primarily on the crash and the identification process.
Black was 52 and lived in Anderson, California, while Baker was 19 and lived in Redding. Authorities have not yet released extensive biographical information about either victim as part of the crash investigation.
An older 2016 funeral-home obituary for a different Justin David Baker does mention a son named Mason David Baker, but that record cannot be assumed to refer to the 19-year-old Redding crash victim without additional evidence.
Investigation Continues
The California Highway Patrol and Shasta County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
Authorities have not yet publicly established all the factors that led to the crash, and further information may be released as investigators complete their work.
Three of the people who died had not yet been publicly identified in the latest report reviewed. The coroner’s office said examinations were scheduled as officials worked to confirm their identities.
Sharlene Anna Black and Mason David Baker: Confirmed Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sharlene Anna Black | 52, Anderson, California |
| Mason David Baker | 19, Redding, California |
| Incident | Fatal two-vehicle crash |
| Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 9:41 p.m. |
| Location | State Route 299 West near Whiskey Creek Road |
| Nearby area | Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta County |
| Total people involved | Six |
| Total fatalities | Five |
| Investigating agencies | California Highway Patrol and Shasta County Coroner’s Office |
| Family notification | Confirmed |
Community Awaits More Information
The identification of Black and Baker provides the first confirmed public information about two of the victims in the deadly collision.
As the investigation continues, authorities may release additional details about the circumstances of the crash and the remaining victims.
For now, the deaths of Sharlene Anna Black and Mason David Baker have been officially confirmed by the Shasta County Coroner’s Office, while the full circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information released by the Shasta County Coroner’s Office and reported by KRCR. Details of the crash may change as the California Highway Patrol and coroner’s office continue their investigation. Cause-of-crash information should not be inferred beyond what authorities have officially established.