Rita Ceja Injured in Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash at Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road in Merced
Rita Ceja ID’d as 1 of 3 People Injured in Fatal Merced Crash at Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road
Merced, California (May 25, 2021) – Rita Ceja, 36, of Merced, has been identified as one of the three parties who were injured in a Sunday night traffic accident that killed a 40-year-old Ceres man, authorities said.
The deadly three-vehicle crash occurred just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road near UC Merced.
According to CHP, the 40-year-old Ceres man was traveling south on Lake Road in a 2001 Honda when he failed to stop and collided with the rear of a 2014 Honda Accord driven by Ceja.
Ceja was reportedly slowing and preparing to stop behind a 2018 Dodge Durango driven by Melanie Graham of Carl Junction when the collision.
The crash impact caused the 2014 Honda to collide with the rear of the Dodge.
Rita Ceja Injured in Fatal Crash at Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road
The Ceres man was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Mercy Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Ceja and her two passengers, a 40-year-old male, and an 11-year-old female, were transported to Mercy Medical Center with minor injuries.
Drugs or alcohol were not suspected of having played a role in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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