Fatal Crash Highway 104, 5 Mile Drive in Ione, Amador County

Two-Vehicle Collision on State Route 104 in Ione

AMADOR, Calif., (July 22, 2026) — A fatal head-on collision occurred Wednesday morning in the Ione area on State Route 104 or Michigan Bar Road near Five Mile Drive in Amador County.

The tragic incident was reported on SR-104 at approximately 7:17 a.m. on July 22nd, according to the California Highway Patrol’s incident log. The crash involved two vehicles in a head-on collision with emergency crews dispatched at 7:22 a.m. and first responders arriving on scene by 7:29 a.m.

While specifics regarding the vehicles involved and the identity of the victim remain undisclosed, the severity of the crash underscores the dangerous nature of head-on collisions. Responding officers from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Authorities are seeking any witnesses who may have seen the collision or have information that could aid in the investigation.

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