Street was driving a 2019 Nissan Rogue SUV northbound on Highway 49 when she drifted into the southbound side just south of Union Mine Road. David A. Swanson, 67, of Carson City, NV, was southbound in a 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck and swerved to avoid the Nissan
San Andreas, CA – The authorities have identified an Altaville woman Killed in a head-on collision in San Andreas, Calaveras County on Wednesday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Edna M. Street, 55, died when a vehicle she was driving on Highway 49 collided with another vehicle shortly after 6 p.m. December 17.
Street was driving a 2019 Nissan Rogue SUV northbound on Highway 49 when she drifted into the southbound side just south of Union Mine Road. David A. Swanson, 67, of Carson City, NV, was southbound in a 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck and swerved to avoid the Nissan.
Swanson was unable to avoid the oncoming vehicle and they collided head-on.
According to California Highway Patrol, the SUV sustained major damage and Street was declared deceased at the scene. Swanson had major injuries and was flown to a Valley trauma center.
Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have played a role in the accident. No additional details were immediately available.
The crash remained under investigation by the CHP.
In 2022, Calaveras County recorded 289 total victims killed or injured in traffic collisions, ranking 24th out of 58 similar-sized California counties for fatal and injury crashes. Alcohol-related incidents were a significant concern, with 56 victims killed or injured, placing the county in the 4th most dangerous position in its peer group for alcohol involvement. Motorcycle safety was another notable issue, as 44 victims were killed or injured in 2022, earning the county a ranking of 5th for motorcycle-involved crashes. Other statistics from that year included 9 pedestrian victims and 4 bicyclist victims. While 2022 saw a general increase in reported injuries compared to the pandemic low of 10 victims in 2020, recent 2025 county initiatives, such as the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), aim to systematically reduce these fatalities and serious injuries on local roadways. Historically, major routes such as Highways 49, 4, 12, and 26 have been the primary corridors for these incidents.
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