A red Toyota Corolla driven by the Willits man was traveling eastbound when it lost control in a curved section of the highway. The Toyota crossed into the opposing lane of traffic where it collided with a westbound black GMC Sierra pickup operated by Upper Lake man
Lake County, Calif. – A 58-year-old Willits man was killed in a head-on crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 20 in Lake County.
According to a local source, the incident happened at around 12:53 p.m. On March 3 on State Route 20 near Upper Lake.
A red Toyota Corolla driven by the Willits man was traveling eastbound when it lost control in a curved section of the highway. The Toyota crossed into the opposing lane of traffic where it collided with a westbound black GMC Sierra pickup operated by Upper Lake man Upper Lake.
The Willits man and two dogs in the Toyota were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two Parties in the GMC were hospitalized with minor injuries.
Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be a factor in the wreck.
The identities of the victims were not immediately released.
More information about the mishap was not available.
An investigation is underway.
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