Shuru Zhang of La Puente Dies in Horrific Crash on Highway 86 [Mecca, CA]

Mecca, CA (December 22, 2024) On Friday, 51-year-old Shuru Zhang of La Puente died after a shocking wrong-way crash on Highway 86.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the tragic collision happened at about 9:05 p.m. near 66th Avenue.

Reports say that the tragic crash on Highway 86 near 66th Avenue in Mecca on Friday night left Zhang dead and two others injured.

Authorities responded to the scene around 9:05 p.m. and determined that a white Honda Civic was traveling northbound in the number one lane.

At the same time, a black Chrysler was driving the wrong way in the same lane. The two vehicles collided, and the driver of the Honda, 51-year-old Shuru Zhang from La Puente, California, died at the scene.

The 20-year-old driver of the Chrysler and his 18-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. CHP arrested the Chrysler driver on suspicion of felony DUI.

The investigation is ongoing, and traffic was diverted until around 11:30 p.m.

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Sweet Lawyers offers our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Shuru Zhang. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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