2 Men, Woman Killed in Merced Car Accident on Santa Fe Avenue near Franklin Road
Merced, California (August 7, 2022) – Three people died Sunday morning when two vehicles collided head-on on Santa Fe Avenue, authorities said.
A Nissan Rogue and a Jeep Patriot were involved in the collision at about 5:55 a.m. near Franklin Road.
Police said a 34-year-old Merced man was driving the Jeep westbound at an unknown speed with a 34-year-old female passenger. At the same time, a 38-year-old Turlock man was driving the Nissan eastbound at an unknown speed.
Authorities said, for unknown reasons, the Jeep veered into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the Nissan.
Responding emergency personnel pronounced all three dead at the scene. The report said the woman was seated in the rear seat and was not wearing her seatbelt.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
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Merced, California (August 7, 2022) – One person died in a Sunday morning head-on collision in Merced.
The California Highway Patrol says the deadly collision happened at around 5:55 a.m. on Santa Fe Avenue near Franklin Road.
Two vehicles reportedly collided head-on in unclear circumstances.
Officials say one person was killed in the crash.
The identity of the deceased person was not disclosed.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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