Driver Dead, Another Airlifted Following Broadside Collision in Imperial
IMPERIAL, CA (January 3, 2019) – A two-vehicle wreck at Highway 111 and East Keystone Road early Monday claimed the life of a male driver and left a woman with serious injuries.
Authorities responded to reports of a collision and found two cars involved.
According to Lt. Daniel Hesser, of the California Highway Patrol, a 53-year-old man from Seeley was traveling eastbound on East Keystone Road and entered the intersection with Highway 111 on a green light; however, as he did so, a southbound driver traveling down Highway 111 failed to notice the red traffic light and collided with the male driver at the intersection.
The man whose vehicle was broadsided succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the woman in the other car was airlifted to a hospital with a broken leg and other severe injuries.
Authorities are continuing their investigation of this crash to determine the liabilities. The victim’s name will be released once the next of kin has been notified.
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