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2 Killed in Templeton Crash on Highway 46
2 Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 46 near Cholame Y
2 Killed in Templeton Crash on Highway 46
Templeton, California – Two people died and another was injured in a fiery head-on collision that happened on Monday night in Templeton.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal accident occurred around midnight on Highway 46, east of the Cholame Y.
A Hyundai reportedly veered into oncoming traffic in an attempt to pass a tractor-trailer and collided head-on with a Ford truck.
The impact of the crash caused one of the vehicles to catch fire.
The Hyundai driver and their passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.
The 59-year-old San Diego man driving the Ford was taken to an area hospital with severe injuries.
Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be a factor in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is underway.