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Fatal crash closes down Highway 29 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Harold LaBonte and Elizabeth Larson   
Thursday, 15 May 2008
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Rescuers worked Thursday afternoon to extricate victims of the head-on collision. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

 



THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED.


KELSEYVILLE – A portion of Highway 29 is expected to remain closed until later this evening following a fatal traffic collision near Highland Springs Road.


The head-on crash took place at approximately 3:10 p.m. just north of Highland Springs Road, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Adam Garcia.


Two vehicles were involved – a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup registered out of Middletown and a 2008 Toyota 4Runner from Washington state, Garcia said.


The male passenger in the 4Runner died at the scene. Garcia said three others were seriously injured and one minor child sustained minor injuries.


Based on the preliminary investigation, Garcia said it appears that the 4Runner, traveling northbound, went into the southbound lane. The Ford pickup – which was traveling southbound on Highway 29 – crossed over into the northbound lane to avoid a collision, and the 4Runner swerved back into the northbound lane at the same time, with the two vehicles colliding head-on.


Garcia said the account of the crash was corroborated by the parties involved and an eyewitness.


Neither of the two passengers in the 4Runner were wearing their seat belts, and both were partially ejected from the vehicle, said Garcia.


Numerous CHP and rescue personnel were on scene working to extricate the crash victims and control traffic. The crash scene completely blocked traffic, with car parts strewn across the roadway.


Helicopters landed at nearby Lampson Field to transport the collision victims to area hospitals.


Both vehicles sustained major front-end damage, Garcia said.


The names of the involved parties were not available Thursday evening, said Garcia. The identify of the man who died in the crash will be withheld until next of kin has been notified.


Highway 29 has been closed temporarily from Highway 175 to Highland Springs as the rescue and investigation continue. Garcia's estimate for the closure has the highway reopening sometime between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.


CHP Officer Dallas Richey is investigating the incident, Garcia said.


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What a mess
written by kd006, May 15, 2008
I hope the remaining people are OK, but How about slowing down, putting down the cell phones and paying attention to driving. I have no idea what happened here but it had to be inattention on the drivers of one of the two cars drivers that caused this. Rember your not sitting on your couch your DRIVING folks.
prob GD cellphone
written by Stewart, May 16, 2008
I have been almost hit head on several times by twits on cellphones heading into my lane. No wonder we have to legislate behaviour. Buckle up, pay attention and put that freakin umbilical cord cellphone where the sun don't shine.
ill informed
written by BB08, May 16, 2008
Have you ever been in the situation where all you could do is react and hope that you and your child survive the impact?? Well yesterday my friend had to do just that moments before the person driving the SUV hit her head on. She was NOT speeding nor was she speaking on a cell phone, she was trying to get home to pick up her other child at school when the SUV was coming straight at her in HER lane. She did all she could to keep from hitting the other car and to save her and most importantly her young child's life. It is disgusting and irresponsible to make rash comments and form opinions on an incident that you know nothing about. While I agree that drivers have become too relaxed in their driving, we cannot assume that all parties involved are to blame.
BB08
written by kd006, May 16, 2008
Sorry, I did not indicate who was at fault, I don't know I was not there! It was not a rash comment, too many people drive like they are sitting in their livingroom and pay no attention for a variety of reasons, screaming kids, the CD skipping, cell phone... It really does not matter and I can see your friend was not at fault in this if the reports are true, they tried to avoid the collision and then the other driver swerved back into their path, sad for everyone involved.

Myself I always look for an escape route, the least favorite is crossing the line to the opposing traffic, that almost always ends bad. Defensive driving is a skill not too many have, and I would have opted for scrubbing the side of the road rather than a head on unless there were no other alternatives.

There are things you can do BUT you have to be trained and aware of them, Like I said running off the side of the road would have been a viable option, not much fun but better than a head on hit. I am sure your friend made the choices dictated by his/her training and level of skill. Obviously the folks in the other vehicle also made some bad choices when they failed to buckle up their belts and were thrown through the windshield, ouch!


I only wish the best for a speedy recovery for all the victims and hope they don't suffer lifelong pain from their injuries.

Kristin

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