![[09-02-2024] One Person Killed After Head-On Collision on Highway 49](https://ak1.to//qggzS.webp)
One person was killed after a head-on crash in Calaveras County on Monday morning, September 2, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Highway 49 south of Big Bar Road.
Authorities stated that Josh Noel F., 49, of San Andreas, was driving his 1993 Chevy Silverado northbound when he crossed the double-yellow lines and directly into the path of a 2016 Ford C-Max driven by 73-year-old William R.
The 73-year-old driver attempted to avoid the crash by turning into the northbound lane, but the vehicles collided. The Silverado veered off the roadway, hitting a barbed-wire fence before overturning down a steep embankment and striking a tree. He died at the scene.
Neither the Ford’s driver nor his passenger, 77-year-old Connie R., was injured. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
There is no additional information immediately available.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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