On Saturday morning, one person died while another suffered injuries following a traffic collision on State Route 395.
The fatal two-vehicle accident took place at approximately 3 a.m. on State Route 395, about a half-mile outside of Deer Park. The early reports showed that one vehicle was heading north while the other was traveling south when both the vehicles crashed into each other near the center line. On arrival, emergency responders found both the drivers unconscious. One driver had been wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident and was found unresponsive, but alive.
She was taken to Sacred Heart for treatment, and her condition is not known at this time. The other driver was declared dead at the scene by the officials. He was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt at that time. Both cars were wrecked as a result of the crash. It is unknown if either of the drivers was intoxicated. The road was completely shut down as crews worked at the scene. No other details were provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
November 15, 2021
Source: khq.com
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