CHP Investigating Fatal Head-on Collision at Highway 49 and Ben Hur Road in Mariposa - Archived post

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Two vehicles, a black Honda and a red Jeep, were involved in the deadly head-on crash on Highway 49

Mariposa, CA – At least one person is dead following a deadly head-on crash at the intersection in Mariposa Saturday afternoon.

The deadly accident happened at about 3:08 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 49 and Ben Hur Road.

According to a CHP incident log, officers responded to the scene and located a black Honda and a red Jeep involved in a head-on collision.

The impact caused one of the involved vehicles to roll over.

According to the CHP, at least one person died in the wreck. The identity of the deceased was not immediately released.

The authorities did not say if anyone else was hurt in the incident.

An investigation is ongoing.