Beatriz Leon Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident on Highway 140 in Merced
53-Year-Old Beatriz Leon Among 3 Injured in Merced Car Crash on Highway 140
Merced, California (June 9, 2019) – 53-year-old Beatriz Leon of Merced was among three people hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision that occurred in Merced County on Saturday afternoon, according to the CHP.
The wreck happened at about 12:35 p.m. June 8, on Highway 140 near Quinley Avenue.
CHP said a Toyota 2008 RAV4 was traveling westbound on Highway 140 when the driver tried to make a left turn into a private driveway and collided with an eastbound 2005 Chevy Astro van.
Beatriz Leon Among 3 Injured in Merced Car Accident
The driver of the van was transported by ambulance to Merced Medical Center in Merced while her passenger, identified as Beatriz Leon, was taken to a Modesto hospital. Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The second driver sustained moderate injuries and was flown to a hospital for treatment.
CHP said alcohol and drugs did not appear to have played a role.
The wreck is under investigation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group pray for a quick recovery to those injured in this crash.
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Officers will process the evidence collected at the crash scene and establish the cause of the collision and the party to take responsibility.
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