Merced County, CA — December 26, 2023, one person was killed in a head-on truck accident at approximately 10:45 a.m. along Highway 59.

According to authorities, one person was traveling in a southbound SUV along Highway 59 in the vicinity of the Rahilly Road intersection when the accident occurred.

1 Killed in Head-on Truck Accident on Hwy. 59 in Merced County, CA

Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, the SUV failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It allegedly veered left, crossing over into the northbound lane. This resulted in a head-on collision with an oncoming box truck. The occupant of the SUV incurred reportedly fatal injuries as a result of the accident. No other injuries have been reported in connection with this wreck.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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