Car collision in Marin leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized
MARIN, Calif. - A car accident Saturday on Point Reyes Petaluma Road, north of Hicks Valley Road, resulted in the death of a driver and serious injuries of another, CHP authorities said.
Around 1:20 p.m. a Subaru traveling southbound suddenly lost control and crossed into the northbound lanes where a Honda was approaching. The Honda driver crashed into the passenger side of the Subaru. The Subaru driver died at the scene while the Honda driver suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities said they are still investigating how the Subaru driver lost control but do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role.
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The Honda driver was transported to a local hospital. Their current condition is unknown.
The Subaru driver was from Petaluma while the Honda driver is from Olema.
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Authorities did not provide the name, ages, or any additional identifying factors of the victims.
While noted, authorities did not indicate if weather played a role in the accident.