Deadly Crash in Merced on SR-59 at McNamara Road
MERCED, Calif. (Nov. 19, 2021) — A fatal Merced crash on Highway 59 also known as Los Banos Highway happened Friday morning near McNamara Road.
The deadly traffic accident took place about 4:52 a.m. on Nov. 19th, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officials report a Ford Ranger pickup truck and two other vehicles including a gray 4-door Volkswagen were involved in the collision. A witness told authorities on a 911 call that someone in the Volkswagen fled northbound on the highway with rear-end damage.
Additionally, one of the vehicles also crashed into a wooden communication post.
Major Injury Merced Crash on Highway 59
Two people were injured in the collision and were transported to hospitals. The CHP report stated they transported a patient with the last name Sanchez to Mercy Medical Center and a patient with the last name Robinnett to Doctor’s Medical Center. At least one person suffered major injuries and later died, but their name has not been disclosed, the report said.
Meanwhile, two tow trucks responded to remove the damaged vehicles on scene.
Investigators seek to determine the cause of the fatal Merced crash on Highway 59 as well as liability.
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