Authorities identified 64-year-old Albert Lee Lepper, from Benicia, as the man who lost his life following a traffic collision that happened on April 21 in Buttonwillow.
The fatal head-on crash took place on State Route 46, west of Corcoran Road, in Buttonwillow. Albert Lee Lepper was driving when his vehicle crashed into a crane vehicle on State Route 46. Lepper was pronounced dead at the scene by the officials.
The investigation reports showed that Lepper was driving in the eastbound lane when he suddenly veered into the westbound lane, slamming into the crane vehicle. The driver of the crane vehicle only incurred minor injuries such as scrapes on his hands and arms.
It is still unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved in the wreck. Officials are also trying to find out if any medical issues could have caused Lepper to suddenly swerve onto the wrong side of the road. No other details are available.
An investigation is ongoing.
April 29, 2022
Source: KGET