Planada Man Killed in Shocking Head-On Crash on Santa Fe Drive [Merced County, CA]

Merced County, CA (March 8, 2025) – A 20-year-old Planada man was killed early Friday morning in a horrific head-on crash on Santa Fe Drive.

According to authorities, the deadly incident happened around 2 a.m. near Avenue Two.

Reports say that the fatal head-on collision killed a 20-year-old Planada man and seriously injuring another driver.

Authorities say that the driver of a 2006 BMW traveled west on Santa Fe Drive when, for unknown reasons, he veered into oncoming traffic near Avenue Two.

Meanwhile, a 2012 Chevy sedan, driven by an Atwater man at approximately 45 mph, collided head-on with the BMW.

The BMW driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. Emergency responders transported the Chevy driver to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto with major injuries. Authorities have not yet released the deceased driver’s identity, and the crash remains under investigation.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim in the head-on crash on Santa Fe Drive. If you have lost a loved one in a tragic accident, our legal team is here to help you seek justice and the compensation you deserve.

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