An 83-year old Calexico man lost his life in a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 98 near Holdridge Road on Monday.

Reports showed that a 41-year old Detron Williams, a resident of Campo was driving an eastbound 2005 Lincoln when he swerved towards the westbound lane of Highway 98, and crashed head-on with a westbound 2002 Pontiac.

Officials told that both drivers tried to avoid hitting, but still collided with each other. On arrival, authorities confirmed that Detron Williams sustained minimal injuries while a REACK Air Ambulance airlifted the Lincoln passenger, a 23-year-old Mistie Upchurch, a resident of Campo to Desert Regional Medical Center.

Officials declared the Pontiac driver, an 83-year old Calexico man deceased on the spot. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim due to pending notification of the next of kin.

An investigation is underway.

May 5, 2021

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