1 Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 165 in Merced County

Driver Killed, Another Injured in Merced Car Accident on Highway 165

1 Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 165 in Merced County

Merced County, California – A driver died and another was injured in a head-on collision that happened on Friday morning in Merced County.

The California Highway Patrol says the accident was reported around 7 a.m. on Highway 165, between Los Banos and Stevinson.

A Honda was traveling southbound when it veered into the southbound lane in an attempt to pass other drivers.

The Honda then collided head-on with a dump truck driven by Davood Khodyseporgh, 37, of Turlock.

The Honda caught fire after the collision.

The Honda driver was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

Khodyseporgh was taken to Emanuel Hospital in Turlock with minor injuries.

The identity of the deceased person was not released pending notification of the next of kin.

More details regarding the crash were not available.

The accident remains under investigation.