Deadly Head-On Collision Kills Three Valley ResidentsDeadly Head-On Collision Kills Three Valley Residents Three Valley residents tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision that occurred in San Luis Obispo County on Sunday night. Fatal Crash Details The incident took place around 10:30 p.m. on eastbound Highway 46, near West Center Street, just outside Shandon. According to officials, a 30-year-old woman was driving a Mercedes on the wrong side of the highway when she collided head-on with a 24-year-old woman driving a Honda. The impact of the crash was severe, causing a third car behind the Honda to crash into the damaged vehicles. Casualties and Injuries Two passengers and the driver of the Honda succumbed to their injuries at the scene. A third passenger in the Honda and the driver of the Mercedes sustained serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. Investigation and Cause Authorities investigating the crash noted that impairment was unlikely to have been a contributing factor. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. However, authorities have confirmed that the victims were from the Valley communities of Reedley, Cutler, and Sanger. Aftermath The tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety. Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution, obey traffic laws, and refrain from engaging in dangerous driving behaviors. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the three victims who lost their lives in this heartbreaking accident.
Three Valley residents have been killed in a head-on collision in San Luis Obispo County.
It happened just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday night on eastbound Highway 46, near West Center Street, just outside Shandon.
Officials say a 30-year-old woman was driving a Mercedes on the wrong side of the highway when she collided head-on with a 24-year-old woman driving a Honda.
A third car behind the Honda then crashed into the car.
Two passengers and the driver of the Honda died at the scene from their injuries.
A third passenger in the Honda and the driver of the Mercedes were seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital.
Authorities said it was unlikely that impairment was a factor in the crash.
The victims have not yet been identified, but authorities say they were from Reedley, Cutler and Sanger.
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