2 Killed and 4 Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 50 [South Lake Tahoe, CA]

CHP Investigate Fatal Crash on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA (November 28, 2024) – Thursday night, two people died in a head-on crash on Highway 50.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. east of Audrain Way.

According to CHP, a 2001 Toyota Sequoia traveling west collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse heading east in the eastbound lane. 

The collision resulted in the deaths of the Chevrolet’s driver, an 84-year-old man from Wellington, Nevada, and a 50-year-old woman from Fremont, who was a passenger in the Sequoia.

The Toyota’s driver sustained major injuries, while three of the vehicle’s passengers suffered moderate injuries. Emergency responders transported all injured individuals for medical treatment.

CHP continues to investigate the cause of the crash and the events leading up to it. 

Witnesses are urged to provide any information by contacting Officer Wester at the South Lake Tahoe CHP Office at 530-539-9500.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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