Fatal Crash on Highway 46Fatal Crash on Highway 46 July 29, 2024 One person was tragically killed and four others injured in a three-car collision on Highway 46 near Shandon on Sunday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident occurred at approximately 10:32 p.m. when a westbound vehicle attempted to overtake a car in the eastbound lane and crashed head-on into it. The impact was severe, resulting in the transport of four individuals with major and moderate injuries to local hospitals. The victims’ names are currently being withheld pending notification of their next of kin. Emergency responders arrived promptly, providing medical assistance to the victims. The CHP is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, particularly when overtaking other vehicles. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased, as well as to those who were injured in the accident.
July 29, 2024
By KAREN VELIE
One person was killed and four people injured in a three-car crash on Highway 46 near Shandon on Sunday evening, according to the CHP.
At 10:32 p.m., a caller reported the head on collision near the intersection of Highway 46 and McMillan Canyon Road. A westbound vehicle attempting to pass in the eastbound lane crashed head-on into another vehicle.
Emergency personnel transported four people to local hospitals for treatment of major and moderate injuries.
Officials are not releasing the victims’ names pending notification of their next of kin.
A CHP investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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