Preliminary reports indicate that a Chevrolet S10 and a Ford Edge collided head-on on Highway 49. One of the vehicles burst into flames following the collision
Placerville, CA – A man from El Dorado was hospitalized after being involved in a crash that left two people dead on Highway 49 in Placerville Monday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle accident happened north of Dolomite Drive at around 5:07 p.m. February 16.
Preliminary reports indicate that a Chevrolet S10 and a Ford Edge collided head-on on Highway 49. One of the vehicles burst into flames following the collision.
CHP said the two people riding in the Chevrolet were declared deceased at the site of the accident. Their names were not immediately released pending identification and notification of the next-of-kin.
The operator of the Ford, now identified as Corry Webb, 34, of El Dorado, sustained major injuries and was taken to the Marshall Medical Center for treatment.
Both sides of SR 49 were shut down for nearly two hours while CHP and emergency crews worked at scene. The roadway had reopened as of 8 p.m.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Original Story
Placerville, CA. – Two people were killed in a head-on collision on Monday evening in Placerville.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 49 at around 5:45 p.m.
A Ford Edge and a Chevrolet pickup truck collided head-on in unclear circumstances.
The pickup truck burst into flames after the collision.
Two people were pronounced dead at the accident scene.
One person was transported to the local hospital with serious injuries.
More details about the crash were not provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
California continues to experience a high number of vehicle collisions each year. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were over 2,000 fatal crashes and nearly 300,000 total collisions reported statewide in 2024. Rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions on major freeways contribute significantly to injuries and hospitalizations.
Drivers are reminded to maintain safe following distances, reduce speeds during low-light conditions, and avoid distractions while driving. Early-morning commuters should stay alert on busy freeways and always wear seatbelts to reduce the risk of serious injuries in multi-vehicle collisions.
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