The wreck occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue.
Wasco, CA – One person died in a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday afternoon in Wasco, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The wreck occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue.
A white truck and a tan sedan were involved in the crash. Details about the cause and manner of the accident were not mentioned, but the area had heavy fog at the time of the collision.
Authorities said one person was killed in the crash.
Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
In 2022, Wasco recorded 43 total victims killed or injured in reported traffic collisions, ranking 24th out of 90 similarly sized California cities, indicating a comparatively higher rate of serious crashes in that year. Alcohol-involved crashes were relatively low, with 1 victim (73/90), while speed-related fatal and injury collisions numbered 8 (23/90), suggesting speed was a noteworthy factor. Pedestrians accounted for 6 victims (36/90) and bicyclists 4 victims (36/90), highlighting risks to vulnerable road users. Nighttime collisions and hit-and-run incidents were modest, with 2 nighttime (60/90) and 1 hit-and-run (61/90). Wasco reported zero DUI arrests in 2022.
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