The California Highway Patrol reported a two-vehicle collision on Saturday.
The accident occurred on Highway 17, where it meets Idylwild Road at 9:16 a.m.
According to the officials, a black 2013 Toyota was going west on Idylwild Road when it turned left to go onto the highway and came directly into the path of a gray Ford Mustang. The Ford hit the Toyota on the driver’s side.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as a 27-year-old woman, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. She later died from her injuries.
The identity of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of the family.
The driver of the Ford, a 51-year-old man, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Both drivers were wearing a seatbelt. The officials do not suspect alcohol or drugs to have played a role in the fatal accident.
December 13, 2022
Source: East Bay Times