Man Dies in Head-On Accident on State Route 59 [Merced, CA]
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Male Driver Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Crash near Rahilly Road
MERCED, CA (January 16, 2024) – Tuesday morning, one man suffered fatal injuries in a head-on accident on State Route 59.
The incident occurred around 10:47 a.m., near Rahilly Road.
According to reports, the driver of a southbound 2019 Jeep SUV veered into oncoming lanes and collided head-on with a 2020 Freight Line box-truck.
The 20-year-old Atwater man driving the Jeep sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. However, his name has not been disclosed to the public.
Meanwhile, the 54-year-old driver of the box-truck from Fresno remained uninjured. Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the incident.
At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.
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