The deadly crash occurred on Austin and Olive Ave on Monday and involved three vehicles. The third suffered minor impact.
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Merced Police are investigating the accident.
They say the driver of the first car is a 72-year-old man, Dan Gruych. They say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor, but they are investigating.
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Police are cautioning drivers to slow down and pay attention as there is more traffic on the roads at this time of the year.