The head-on crash was reported around 3:15 p.m. in the 2800 block of Corby Avenue.
Santa Rosa, CA. – A driver died in a multi-vehicle collision that happened over the weekend in Santa Rosa, authorities reported.
The head-on crash was reported around 3:15 p.m. in the 2800 block of Corby Avenue.
Police officers responded to the scene and found a white Lexus, a red Honda, and a red Toyota involved in the crash.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the Lexus was traveling north on Corby Avenue when they approached the Toyota, which was stopped, preparing to turn left into a Toyota dealership.
Police said the Lexus driver swerved left into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending the stopped car. By doing so, the Lexus collided head-on with the Honda.
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene.
The drivers of the Lexus and the Toyota were not injured.
The Lexus driver told police officers he did not swerve to the right because there were parked vehicles.
Corby Avenue remained closed for about four hours following the crash.
Authorities are investigating the collision.