81-Year-Old Salinas Man Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near East Garrison Drive

MONTEREY COUNTY, CA (November 11, 2024) – Sunday, Arthur Schoenstadt died and Gerardo Araujo was arrested after a crash on Reservation Road.

Police officers responded to the scene around 5:05 p.m., just south of East Garrison Drive.

California Highway Patrol officers say the driver of a southbound white Acura sedan veered into oncoming lanes. Consequently, the Acura collided with a grey Toyota that was heading north on Reservation Road. 

Responding emergency personnel declared the Toyota driver dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the sole occupant of the Acura was rushed to Natividad Medical Center for treatment of unspecified injuries. 

Monterey County officials later identified the deceased Toyota driver as 81-year-old Schoenstadt, of Salinas. 

Upon his release from the hospital, officers will book Araujo into the Monterey County Jail for driving under the influence.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.

In this difficult time, Sweet James sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Arthur Schoenstadt.

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