17-Year-Old Killed in Truck Accident in Winchester
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 3, 2023
One person died and two others were injured.
A tragic accident occurred in Winchester, California on Thursday night when a black GMC Sierra ran a red light and crashed into a white Nissan Titan carrying three high school students. The impact killed one of the passengers, a 17-year-old girl, and injured her boyfriend and his sister.
The incident took place at the intersection of Winchester Road and Keller Road. Friends of the victims have been visiting the site since Friday to pay their respects by leaving flowers and other items at the memorial.
According to CHP Officer Luis Godinez, there is no indication that drugs or alcohol played any role in causing this accident. It appears that the driver of the black truck ignored traffic signals completely while driving through this intersection.
The driver of the black truck has also been hospitalized due to injuries sustained during this crash. Charges against him are pending until further investigation is completed by authorities.
This unfortunate event has left many people mourning for their loss while hoping for justice for those affected by it.
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Tags: California, Fatality, CHP, Truck Accident, Winchester, Red Light, High Schoolers, Memorial
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 17-year-old
- Vehicles:
- black GMC Sierra, white Nissan Titan
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- California
- City:
- Winchester
- Location:
- Intersection of Winchester Road and Keller Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-02
- Time of Incident:
- Thursday night
Intersection of Winchester Road and Keller Road
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