PHELAN, CA – 1 Killed in Highway 18 Head-On Crash Near Sheep Creek Road

Fatal Crash in Phelan Leaves Several, Including Dog, Injured

 
PHELAN, CA (January 23, 2019) – The passenger of a vehicle that was involved in a head-on collision with a pickup truck along Highway 18 near Sheep Creek Road Tuesday night was killed.
 
According to California Highway Patrol, a driver of a 2018 Nissan Sentra was attempting to pass up a big rig on the eastbound lanes of Highway 18 by using the opposing lane of traffic. However, around 7:40 p.m., the Nissan collided with a westbound 2017 GMC pickup truck, despite both drivers’ quick evasion of moving to the dirt shoulder to avoid one another.
 
A person in the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene and a second person sustained major injuries. Three people inside the GMC truck were hospitalized with unknown injuries. Two dogs inside the GMC were also involved, including a Yorkie, yet the German Shepherd reportedly took off.
 
Authorities are investigating this deadly crash and will identify the person killed once the next of kin has been notified.

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The loss of someone is never easy. Our law group would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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