1 killed in crash in Merced County, CHP says

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
1 killed in crash in Merced County, CHP says
One person has died following a crash in Merced County early Tuesday morning.

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has died following a crash in Merced County early Tuesday morning.

It happened just after 5:30 am on Highway 152 at Turner Island Road in Dos Palos.

The California Highway Patrol says the man failed to stop at a stop sign on Turner Island and crossed into both lanes of Highway 152.

His vehicle t-boned an oncoming Honda, with a 38-year-old woman and a 12-year-old child inside.

The man died at the scene.

The woman and child were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Officials say everyone was wearing their seatbelts.

They don't believe drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.

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