Wrong-Way Crash on Blanco Road Left One Fatality

SALINAS, CA (October 26, 2021) One person died and several others were left injured after a wrong-way crash on Blanco Road.

The crash happened on Thursday afternoon, as per the report.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a reverse driver was heading towards Salinas when he struck an oncoming car.

Furthermore, the driver involved in the wrong-way accident collided with another vehicle and died as a consequence of the collision.

Additionally, another individual injured in the collision was brought to the hospital.

Moreover, both directions of the road were closed during the inquiry.


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