1 Dead in Paso Robles Auto Accident on Highway 101 and South Spring Street
PASO ROBLES, CA (July 6, 2022) – Tuesday night, a 54-year-old man died in a high-speed crash on Highway 101 and South Spring Street.
The incident occurred at about 7:04 p.m. on Highway 101 near the South Spring Street exit.
According to reports, a 2009 Dodge Charger driver traveled at a high rate of speed. As he passed cars on both the inside and outside shoulders, he clipped a 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser.
As a result, the Dodge spun into the median, where it struck a dirt embankment and went airborne. Eventually, it landed on its roof on the outside shoulder near the Spring Street off-ramp.
Meanwhile, officers confirmed that the driver, a 54-year-old Paso Robles man, succumbed to injuries at the scene. His identity remains undisclosed due to pending family notification.
Moreover, officers believed that the driver have potentially been under the influence of alcohol.
Furthermore, the crash left the Toyota with minor damage and its occupants suffered no injuries.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continue to investigate the crash.
With heavy hearts, Sweet Lawyers sends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim of the crash on Highway 101 and South Spring Street.
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