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1 Killed, 3 Injured in Amador County Collision on Highway 88
1 Killed, 3 Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 88 near Silver Drive in Amador County
1 Killed, 3 Injured in Amador County Collision on Highway 88
Amador County, California – One person was killed and three others injured in a head-on collision that happened on Friday evening in Amador County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 88 near Silver Drive.
A Chevrolet Trailblazer was eastbound on Highway 88 when it crossed the yellow line into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Ford Explorer.
The impact of the crash sent the Ford down an embankment while the Chevrolet remained on the highway blocking both lanes.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three other people were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the crash is underway.